How Do You Spell GALIVANT?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈalɪvənt] (IPA)

The word "galivant" is often misspelled as "gallivant", but its correct spelling includes only one "l". Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ˈɡæl.ə.vænt/. The first two syllables are pronounced as "gal" with a short "a" sound, followed by the "i" sound in "sit". The final syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound and a "t" sound. Galivant means "to go around from place to place in the search of pleasure or entertainment". It is an informal word commonly used in casual conversations.

GALIVANT Meaning and Definition

  1. Galivant is a verb that typically describes the act of wandering, travelling, or roaming around with joy and excitement, often with no particular purpose or plan in mind. The term conveys a sense of carefree exploration and adventure. When someone galivants, they may engage in recreational activities, sightseeing, or simply walk aimlessly through different places, enjoying the experience and embracing the unpredictability of the journey.

    Galivanting is often associated with a spirit of liberation, as individuals who galivant tend to break free from the monotony or restraints of regular routines or responsibilities. It implies a desire to escape the familiar and embrace the unknown, seeking out new experiences, people, and places.

    The word galivant can also carry a connotation of frivolity or indulgence, suggesting a lack of seriousness or purposefulness in the actions being undertaken. It is commonly associated with leisure activities or leisurely strolls, reflecting an attitude of relaxation, joy, and desire for discovery.

    Although galivanting is often used to describe spontaneous, uninhibited adventures, it can also be used to describe meticulously planned journeys that are embarked upon with the same spirit of enthusiasm and discovery. Overall, galivant refers to the act of venturing forth with a carefree and joyful attitude, embracing the wanderlust within and basking in the joy of the unknown.

Etymology of GALIVANT

The word "galivant" is believed to have originated from the French term "galer" which means "to roam" or "to wander" without a specific purpose. It later transformed into "gallivant" in English, likely through the influence of the similar-sounding French word "gavot" which refers to a style of lively popular dance. The term "galivant" started being used in English during the 1820s, describing the act of wandering or traveling for pleasure or entertainment, often without a set destination.

Conjugate verb Galivant

CONDITIONAL

I would galivant
you would galivant
he/she/it would galivant
we would galivant
they would galivant

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be galivanting
you would be galivanting
he/she/it would be galivanting
we would be galivanting
they would be galivanting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have galivant
you would have galivant
he/she/it would have galivant
we would have galivant
they would have galivant

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been galivanting
you would have been galivanting
he/she/it would have been galivanting
we would have been galivanting
they would have been galivanting

FUTURE

I will galivant
you will galivant
he/she/it will galivant
we will galivant
they will galivant

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be galivanting
you will be galivanting
he/she/it will be galivanting
we will be galivanting
they will be galivanting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have galivanted
you will have galivanted
he/she/it will have galivanted
we will have galivanted
they will have galivanted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been galivanting
you will have been galivanting
he/she/it will have been galivanting
we will have been galivanting
they will have been galivanting

IMPERATIVE

you galivant
we let´s galivant

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to galivant

PAST

I galivanted
you galivanted
he/she/it galivanted
we galivanted
they galivanted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was galivanting
you were galivanting
he/she/it was galivanting
we were galivanting
they were galivanting

PAST PARTICIPLE

galivanted

PAST PERFECT

I had galivanted
you had galivanted
he/she/it had galivanted
we had galivanted
they had galivanted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been galivanting
you had been galivanting
he/she/it had been galivanting
we had been galivanting
they had been galivanting

PRESENT

I galivant
you galivant
he/she/it galivants
we galivant
they galivant

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am galivanting
you are galivanting
he/she/it is galivanting
we are galivanting
they are galivanting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

galivanting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have galivanted
you have galivanted
he/she/it has galivanted
we have galivanted
they have galivanted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been galivanting
you have been galivanting
he/she/it has been galivanting
we have been galivanting
they have been galivanting