rollick

verb

rol·​lick ˈrä-lik How to pronounce rollick (audio)
rollicked; rollicking; rollicks

intransitive verb

: to move or behave in a carefree joyous manner : frolic
rollick noun

Examples of rollick in a Sentence

an educator who realized that children need to rollick as well as to study and learn
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Expect some heavy attendance by the A-list of movies, TV, music, fashion, and more—and all the grand entrances and major menswear moments that come with a rollicking, late-night GQ party. Gq, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024 The second silence, however, lasted much longer — serving as the only ominous moment at Chavez Ravine over two otherwise rollicking, victorious Fall Classic nights. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024 The 28-yard completion led to another touchdown and a rollicking 31-3 lead before halftime. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2024 Its rollicking pace is reminiscent of Tremors, quite a different alien-buddy movie, but a relative nonetheless. Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rollick 

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rollick was circa 1837

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“Rollick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rollick. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

rollick

verb
rol·​lick ˈräl-ik How to pronounce rollick (audio)
rollick noun
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