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| Gadabout |  |
| noun | 1. A habitual pleasure-seeker. |
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 | | "Janelle is such a gadabout; don't be surprised if she cancels because she made other plans." | | "Instagram culture is perfect for gadabouts always seeking to show off their latest adventures." | | "My sister is the gadabout, always out partying, but I'm much happier at home with a book." |
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 | | English, late 18th century |
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 | | While yesterday's word, "stravaig," means "to wander aimlessly," "gadabout" means to seek out something very specific: pleasure. A gadabout is "a habitual pleasure seeker" — we often think of pleasure as a flashier sort of satisfaction (adventurous travel, glamorous parties), but quiet comforts (nourishing food, cozy homes) can be just as fulfilling. ... |  |
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