go from place to place in the pursuit of pleasure

he had heard that I was gadding about with an airline stewardess

used in various expressions for emphasis or to express indignation, disbelief, amazement, etc.

by gad, that's courage!

By Gad! You look young for a doctor!

ye gads, the long commute is gonna kill me

used for emphasis or to express indignation, disbelief, amazement, etc.

it's a little retro, but gad, it is such a fun song to listen to

gads, I feel ancient

used to express strong distaste or disgust