Gallivanters

/ˈɡæl.ɪ.væn.tɚz/ noun

Definition

People who wander around aimlessly or travel from place to place seeking adventure and social activity.

Etymology

From 'gallivant,' which emerged in American English in the 1870s, possibly from a blend of 'gallant' and 'vagrant,' or derived from the Irish name 'Gallagher.' The word suggests roaming around in a carefree, flirtatious manner.

Kelly Says

The term became especially popular during the Jazz Age when young people challenged social norms by 'gallivanting' around cities without chaperones—it literally captured the energy of a generation breaking free from Victorian restrictions.

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