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rol·lick
(rŏl′ĭk)intr.v. rol·licked, rol·lick·ing, rol·licks
To behave or move in a carefree, frolicsome manner; romp.
[Origin unknown.]
rol′lick n.
rol′lick·some, rol′lick·y adj.
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rollick
(ˈrɒlɪk)vb
(intr) to behave in a carefree, frolicsome, or boisterous manner
n
a boisterous or carefree escapade or event
[C19: of Scottish dialect origin, probably from romp + frolic]
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rol•lick
(ˈrɒl ɪk)v.i.
to move or act in a carefree, frolicsome, or boisterous manner.
[1820–30; of uncertain orig.]
rol′lick•some, adj.
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rollick
Past participle: rollicked
Gerund: rollicking
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Verb | 1. | rollick - play boisterously; "The children frolicked in the garden"; "the gamboling lambs in the meadows"; "The toddlers romped in the playroom" play - be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children; "The kids were playing outside all day"; "I used to play with trucks as a little girl" |
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rollick
vi (also rollick about) → herumtollen
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