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

To Brook's credit, he did that well in the first innings of the third Test by easing, rather than rollicking, to 45.

From BBC

Granted a theatrical second act, Juliet makes the rollicking most of it.

From Los Angeles Times

I was there, and I’d never before experienced such rollicking waves of breathtaking suspense at any sporting event anywhere.

From Los Angeles Times

Lots of goodies and all very rollicking, but so gassy as to be suitable only for the indulgent reader.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was, for a time, a rollicking trajectory.

From Los Angeles Times