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Word of the Day – Gallivant

By October 31, 2019Word of the Day

Gallivant (verb)

gal-i-vant

Go around from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment.

Early 19th century perhaps an alteration of gallant.

Example sentences

“All she does is gallivant around!”

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