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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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 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

rollick

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