English Explanatory Dictionary

gadabout

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who restlessly moves from place to place, seeking amusement or the companionship of others.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡædəbaʊt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gadabout.wav

Word forms

gadabout gadabouts

Etymology

Deverbal from gad about.

Synonyms

social butterfly
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