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lollop


lollop

verb

Definition of LOLLOP

to move with a light springing step <the dog raced off and then lolloped back with a large stick in its mouth>
Synonyms bounce, bound, hop, lollop, lope, trip
Related Words caper, frisk, gambol, romp; skim, skitter; jump, leap, vault
Near Antonyms lumber, plod, trudge

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