gallivant — to travel or roam about for pleasure, often in a carefree or irresponsible manner
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to travel or roam about for pleasure, often in a carefree or irresponsible manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡæləˌvænt/
Korean meaning: 쾌락을 위해 이곳저곳을 돌아다니다, 놀러 다니다
Korean pronunciation: **갤**러밴트
Example Sentences
- My cat seems to gallivant around the neighborhood every night like he owns the place.
- She decided to gallivant through Asia instead of getting a traditional job after graduation.
- Stop gallivanting and help me with the dishes!
gallivant
VERB//ˈɡæləˌvænt//
to travel or roam about for pleasure, often in a carefree or irresponsible manner
to travel or roam about for pleasure, often in a carefree or irresponsible manner
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Don't just gallivant - watch the ant tend its plant!
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Origin
18세기에 'gallant'(우아한, 멋진)에서 파생된 것으로 추정되며, 원래는 '여성들과 어울려 다니다'라는 의미였습니다. 시간이 지나면서 단순히 '즐겁게 돌아다니다'는 뜻으로 확장되었습니다.
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“My cat seems to gallivant around the neighborhood every night like he owns the place.”
“She decided to gallivant through Asia instead of getting a traditional job after graduation.”
“Stop gallivanting and help me with the dishes!”
“While his friends were working overtime, Tom was gallivanting in Bali posting selfies.”
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