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

noun

1. a boisterous or carefree escapade or event

Other Word Forms

• rollicker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of rollick¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of rollick¹

C19: of Scottish dialect origin, probably from _romp + _frolic

Example Sentences

Indeed, if Wednesday’s wipe-out win at rollicking Dodger Stadium was any indication, the Dodgers seemed prime for this upcoming brawl, their strongest October fists bared and ready.

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In any event, there’s no way the Reds are winning two straight at rollicking Dodger Stadium, so book your attention to Philadelphia this weekend for the beginning of the five-game division series against the Phillies.

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Their rollicking appearance on the nationally syndicated program was what members claimed caught the attention of Paul McCartney, who supposedly told Beatles manager Brian Epstein he wanted the “Nah Nah boys” to open for them.

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But the route to the happy ending matters, and the actors make this journey a rollicking one.

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And instead of a rollicking late-game comeback, the Dodgers instead suffered a second consecutive deflating defeat.

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