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gallivanting 

to move from one place to another in search of entertainment
he's going gallivanting tonight with his friends
gallivanting by Stevie1965 August 12, 2017

Gallivanting 

the verb form of a gallivan. (1) Using excess emphasis on one's hangover (2) forcing others to partake in ideas or actions that they have deemed necessary (3) giving one "the Brass"
"Did you see him this morning?"
"Ya dude, its not worth going over there.. he's gallivanting hardcore"

"Lets go over to see him and start drinking"
"No we can't, he's gallivanting right now"
Gallivanting by Jaynie Dale October 10, 2010

e-gallivanting

To visit from one website to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment
I should have been writing my paper, but I was e-gallivanting.

When I e-gallivant, I tend to visit Facebook, Youtube, and Twitter.

Myspace is where the douchebags and some music lovers e-gallivant.
e-gallivanting by mischief81 September 30, 2010

Gaylivanting

traveling in luxury, pleasurably wandering and sashaying, not worrying about other things.

gay- li-vant-ing
variants
gaylivant also gaylivants

Referring to a person who travels to different places ostentatiously and is attentive to, with a fondness for, the company of members of the same sex.
He is gaylivanting around the world, in 1st class airline seats and 5-star hotels, recklessly all charged to his credit card.
Gaylivanting by Toby Simkin April 10, 2023

gallevanting 

Nick, Josh, and Jamal went gallevanting and caused all kinds of mischief and mayhem, including a visit to Wal-Mart.
gallevanting by GALLEVANTER June 11, 2006

galavanting 

Trotting, or prancing- Could be in a violent or rambunctious manner.
I was galavanting through town with my friends when, suddenly, I was struck by a garbage truck.
galavanting by Arica J December 24, 2008
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
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Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
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