Synonyms of gallivant

gallivant

verb

ˈga-lə-ˌvant 

variants also galavant

as in to wander

to move about from place to place aimlessly

gallivanted about the country before returning to school in the fall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wander
• roam
• stroll
• drift
• cruise
• float
• meander
• rove
• traipse
• ramble
• saunter
• range
• knock (about)
• amble
• bat
• mooch
• dawdle
• maunder
• gad (about)
• mope
• kick around
• mill (about or around)
• stray
• tramp
• straggle
• vagabond
• hobo

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gallivant

The Orlando Sentinel’s Jeff Schweers found Ingoglia has been gallivanting around the state to see the Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Daytona 500 and even a boxing match, with taxpayers helping cover his transportation. — Scott Maxwell, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026

Imagine if David Rose and Patrick Brewer went gallivanting off on a cozy fantasy adventure, only to discover a shape-shifting girl and humans who are the real monsters. — Literary Hub, 1 May 2026

Recent videos depict him chewing a toy bear and another bloodhound, Lorace, gallivanting in new boots. — ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026

The hotel seems to lend itself less to the idea of gallivanting around, but more to hunkering down and getting cosy. — Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026

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