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gad⋅a⋅bout

[gad-uh-bout]
–noun
1. a person who moves about restlessly or aimlessly, esp. from one social activity to another.
2. a person who travels often or to many different places, esp. for pleasure.

Origin:
1810–20; n. use of v. phrase gad about
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gad·a·bout   (gād'ə-bout')   
n.  One who roams or roves about, as in search of amusement or social activity.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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