gallivant

/ˈɡælɪvænt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡælɪvænt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈga-lə-ˌvant/ (ame, mw)

gallivant — verb

  • gallivantpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • gallivantshe / she / it
  • gallivantedpast simple
  • gallivanting-ing form

1. to travel around from one place to another for enjoyment, especially while ignor

1.動詞不及物C1
釋義

to travel around from one place to another for enjoyment, especially while ignoring your usual responsibilities

例句

Theo spent the whole summer gallivanting around the Greek islands with no fixed plans.

gallivant + around [place]

Linnea was supposed to write her thesis, but she kept gallivanting off to the beach with her classmates.

gallivant off to [place] (neglect of duty)

同義詞
  • roam

    neutral tone; does not carry the sense of irresponsibility or pleasure-seeking

  • wander

    more about aimless movement than deliberate enjoyment

  • traipse

    similar informal tone but often implies walking a long distance wearily

  • jaunt

    suggests a short, light-hearted trip rather than prolonged travel

反義詞
  • stay put

    opposite of moving around for pleasure

  • work

    direct contrast to neglecting responsibilities for leisure travel

文法句型

gallivant + around/about/across [place]

用法筆記

Always intransitive. Most commonly used with 'around', 'about', or 'across' to indicate the area being visited. Carries a mildly disapproving tone — the person traveling should be doing something more responsible.

常見錯誤

❌We gallivanted the city all day.
✅We gallivanted around the city all day.
💡gallivant is intransitive and needs a preposition like 'around' or 'about' to introduce the location.
❌He gallivants a lot of money on trips.
✅He gallivants around a lot instead of working.
💡gallivant cannot take a direct object.