Galivanting

/ˈɡælɪvæntɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of galivant; currently wandering or traveling around aimlessly in search of pleasure.

Etymology

Progressive form of galivant, created by adding -ing, used to describe ongoing action.

Kelly Says

Notice how 'galivanting' almost sounds like what it means—the 'gal' sounds bouncy, the 'vant' at the end trails off like someone disappearing into the distance! Linguists call this 'sound symbolism' and it makes words more fun to say.

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