rollick

American  

[rol-ik] / ˈrɒl ɪk /

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.

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rollick British  

/ ˈrɒlɪk /

verb

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

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noun

1. a boisterous or carefree escapade or event

Other Word Forms

• rollicker noun

Etymology

Origin of rollick

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

Example Sentences

That is to say, “I Love Boosters” is, above all else, wild, rollicking and unpredictable.

From Los Angeles Times

Texas Roadhouse doesn’t offer delivery outside of one urban location, keeping its dining rooms rollicking instead.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those prompts uncorked snide comments from members — “Traitor!” someone yelled when the television flashed an image of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett — that turned the atmosphere in the room from reserved to suddenly rollicking.

From Los Angeles Times

The album’s opener, “What Can I Say,” is a rollicking, danceable breakup song fortified by a sharp backbeat, funky bassline and synthesizer strings.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s a rollicking, intense adventure about music and the way it bonds us through history.

From Salon