gadabout

[ gad-uh-bout ]

/ ˈgæd əˌbaʊt /

a person who moves about restlessly or aimlessly, especially from one social activity to another.

a person who travels often or to many different places, especially for pleasure.

Origin of gadabout

First recorded in 1810–20; noun use of verb phrase gad about

gabrilowitsch, gabun, gaby, gabès, gad, gadabout, gadarene, gaddafi, gaddi, gadfly, gadget

An hour or more had elapsed, however, and no trace of the Gadabout had been discovered.

The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers' Island |Ross Kay
In response to the call of the man the departing Gadabout was delayed until he came alongside.

The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers' Island |Ross Kay
A low headland prevented our getting a good view up the stream until Gadabout swung into the middle of it.

Virginia: The Old Dominion |Frank W. Hutchins and Cortelle Hutchins
Before daylight on the following morning Gadabout was awake and astir.

Virginia: The Old Dominion |Frank W. Hutchins and Cortelle Hutchins

I can tell the toot of the Gadabout if Gabriel was blowing the whistle.

The Go Ahead Boys on Smugglers' Island |Ross Kay

gadabout

/ (ˈɡædəˌbaʊt) /

informal a person who restlessly seeks amusement