gad

gad · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To go from place to place in search of pleasure or entertainment, especially without purpose.

  2. 2.

    (interjection, archaic) A mild oath expressing surprise or emphasis, short for "by God."

Related words

Antonyms: remain, stay
See also: gallivant, wander
Synonyms: gallivant, roam, wander

Etymology

From Middle English gadden, meaning "to wander," possibly related to Old Norse gaddr, meaning "spike" or "goad."