rollicked; rollicking; rollicks
: to move or behave in a carefree joyous manner : frolic
rollick
noun
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an educator who realized that children need to rollick as well as to study and learn
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Channelling the ’80s via Kate Bush and Cyndi Lauper, Hollingworth revels in rollicking choruses fit for shoulder pads.
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Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026
The first episode may culminate in a rollicking dance in lieu of a major battle, but the story shows the same clear-eyed worldview that helped Martin’s universe become a crossover phenomenon.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
If the Golden Globes red carpet 2026 was any indicator, awards season is off to a rollicking start.
—Maggie Coughlan, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Looking down at a series of jumps, Anderson’s heart rollicked around her chest.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026
The first episode may culminate in a rollicking dance in lieu of a major battle, but the story shows the same clear-eyed worldview that helped Martin’s universe become a crossover phenomenon.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
If the Golden Globes red carpet 2026 was any indicator, awards season is off to a rollicking start.
—Maggie Coughlan, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Looking down at a series of jumps, Anderson’s heart rollicked around her chest.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Rollick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rollick. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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