gad·a·bout

gad·a·bout
/ˈgædəˌbaʊt/ noun, pl -bouts [count]
sometimes disapproving : a person who goes to many places and social events for pleasure

a wealthy young gadabout


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  • gad around — ˌgad aˈbout/aˈround derived (informal, especially BrE) to visit different places and have fun, especially when you should be doing sth else • While he s gadding about around the world, she s at home looking after the children. Main entry:… …   Useful english dictionary

  • gadabout — gad|a|bout [ˈgædəbaut] n informal someone who goes out a lot or travels a lot in order to enjoy themselves …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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  • Gadabout — Gad a*bout , n. A gadder [Colloq.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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