Definition of GADABOUT

gadabout

Plural: gadabouts

Noun

  • A person who habitually gads about, seeking social enjoyment.
  • a restless seeker after amusement or social companionship
  • A person who restlessly moves from place to place, seeking amusement or the companionship of others.

Examples

  • The tournament was filled with serious players, not gadabouts who just wanted to chat.

Origin / Etymology

Deverbal from gad about.

Synonyms

social butterfly

Scrabble Score: 12

gadabout: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
gadabout: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gadabout: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

gadabout: valid Words With Friends Word