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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On Oh Brother, Goldsmith and Dawes do so via a blend of rollicking indie-rock numbers and honest, vulnerable ballads. Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025 As practicing Mormons, the family built a brand on resisting the temptations of fame while capturing the spirit of the era with their flared jumpsuits and rollicking dance choreography. Hank Sanders, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025 With soaring harmonies, rollicking banjo, and heartfelt lyrics, the trio has created an earnest track that truly feels like a warm hug, perfect for any winter wonderland. Ew Staff, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024 After a short boat ride, guests dispersed to admire dolphins rollicking in the marsh’s winding waterways. Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 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 22 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

rollick

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