gallivant
verbDivide gallivant into syllables:
gal · li · vant
How to pronounce gallivant:
Definition of gallivant:
- gallivant (verb):
- to go about in search of pleasure
- to travel, roam, or move about for pleasure
- verb. wander aimlessly in search of pleasure.
Synonyms for gallivant:
cast
cruise
drift
float
gad
gad about
go walkabout
jazz around
knock (about)
meander
ramble
range
roam
roll
rove
run around
saunter
stravaig
stray
stroll
swan
traipse
tramp
wander
Antonyms for gallivant:
be direct
behave
disorganize
exclude
go direct
join
limit
march
remain
restrict
run
rush
settle
stay
stay on path
stay put
straighten
tiptoe
untwist
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