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rollick

[ rol-ik ]

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.



rollick

/ ˈrɒlɪk /

verb

  1. intr to behave in a carefree, frolicsome, or boisterous manner
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. a boisterous or carefree escapade or event
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • rol·lick·er noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of rollick1

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

Origin of rollick1

C19: of Scottish dialect origin, probably from romp + frolic
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Example Sentences

He has borrowed Mr. Squills's mare, sir, and gone with Squire Rollick to the great lord they were talking of.

Mr. Rollick, how can you suppose that you will have justice done you if at this time of day you neglect the Press?

One cannot be expected to rollick when one is being gnawed with remorse!

Perhaps I am—I must prove to her that it is possible to rollick with refinement.

Mr Rollick, how could you suppose that you will have justice done you, if at this time of day you neglect the press?

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