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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However, the film has since become beloved by passionate fans, in part because of its rollicking soundtrack. Victoria Edel, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025 Her mother’s makeup looks incredible, the outfits are incredibly polished, and their performance is a rollicking good time. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025 This fall will mark the 10-year anniversary of the Carolina Panthers’ second Super Bowl season, a magical run that featured a 14-0 start, rollicking sideline celebrations and an MVP award for Cam Newton, who was in the middle of everything. Joseph Person, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 Plus, companies and employees alike are trying to anticipate the impact of rollicking financial markets thanks to constant changes in tariffs. Michael B. Horn, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025 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 4 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

rollick

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