Real Dictionary

gad
verb: If you gad about, you go to a lot of different places looking for amusement or entertainment.

Gad in American English 1
an act of gadding
to wander about in an idle or restless way, as in seeking amusement
used to express surprise, disgust, etc.: a mild oath
interjection: (used as a mild oath)
intransitive verb: to move restlessly or aimlessly from one place to another
noun: the act of gadding

Gad in American English 2
goad
Jacob's seventh son, whose mother was Zilpah: Gen. 30:11
to break up or loosen (ore) with a gad
noun: a goad for driving cattle
noun: a son of Zilpah. Gen. 30:11

GAD in British English
abbreviation for: generalized anxiety disorder

gad in British English 1
noun: carefree adventure (esp in the phrase on or upon the gad)
verb: to go out in search of pleasure, esp in an aimless manner; gallivant

gad in British English 2
noun: a short chisel-like instrument for breaking rock or coal from the face
noun: Jacob's sixth son, whose mother was Zilpah, Leah's maid