rollick

[ rol-ik ]

verb (used without object)

1. to move or act in a carefree, lively, or joyful manner:

   The foals rollicked in the pasture.

   The concert-goers rollicked until the wee hours.

rollick

/ ˈrɒlɪk /

verb

1. intr to behave in a carefree, frolicsome, or boisterous manner

noun

1. a boisterous or carefree escapade or event

Other Words From

• rol·lick·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of rollick¹

First recorded in 1820–30; origin uncertain, perhaps blend of romp and frolic

Word History and Origins

Origin of rollick¹

C19: of Scottish dialect origin, probably from romp + frolic

Example Sentences

But as the three-time National League Cy Young Award winner and longest-tenured Dodger began to address a rollicking crowd of 42,458, he was surprised how quickly his emotions came to the fore.

From Los Angeles Times

The second silence, however, lasted much longer — serving as the only ominous moment at Chavez Ravine in two otherwise rollicking Fall Classic nights.

From Los Angeles Times

On a rollicking Sunday night at Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers silenced the critics, embraced their birthright and returned to the World Series.

From Los Angeles Times

On a rollicking Sunday night at Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers silenced the critics, embraced their birthright and returned to the World Series.

From Los Angeles Times

It began with blue flags flapping from the dugout roofs and blue rags raised and waved through the rollicking full house.

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