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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Such the void after the frenzied five-Test series between cricket powers Australia and India ended following 20 days of an utterly compelling, rollicking battle that dominated the psyche of the Australian nation over the past six weeks. Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 Based on Lee’s memoir, a rollicking recounting of her life growing up on the vaudeville circuit and pivot to wise-cracking stripper, the show, and its 1962 film adaptation, introduced audiences to Rose Hovick, a.k.a. Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024 The Traitors season 3 cast portraits revealed (exclusive) With 21 contestants and a mysterious number of traitors among them, it's bound to be a rollicking good time. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024 To play so many contradictions in what is ostensibly a rollicking action film is no mean achievement. Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 8 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 21 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

rollick

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