Gamboling: meaning, definitions and examples

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gamboling

 

[ หˆษกambษ™l ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

playful movement

Gamboling refers to the act of skipping or jumping in a playful manner. It is often associated with children or young animals that are full of energy and joy. The term conveys a sense of light-heartedness and carefree behavior, as it describes playful activities that bring happiness. Gamboling can be seen in various contexts, from children playing in a park to animals frolicking in a field.

Synonyms

dancing, frolicking, leaping, romping, skipping

Examples of usage

  • The puppy was gamboling around the yard.
  • Children were gamboling in the sunshine.
  • The lambs were gamboling in the meadow.
  • She laughed as the kids gamboling on the grass.
  • The little girl began gamboling down the path.

Translations

Translations of the word "gamboling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gamboleando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‚เคฆเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช springen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melompat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฐะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skakaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ทณใญใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sauter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saltar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zฤฑplamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋›ฐ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู‚ูุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skรกkat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skรกkaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทณ่ทƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skaฤiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hoppa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะบั‹ั€ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒขแƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tullanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saltar

Etymology

The word 'gamboling' originates from the Middle English word 'gambol', which stems from the Anglo-French 'gamboller'. The term is believed to derive from the Old French 'gambade', which means a 'leap' or 'jump'. This is related to 'gambe', meaning 'leg'. The notion of gamboling has been tied to playful movements and antics, especially those that involve leaping or skipping. Over time, the use of the word has broadened to describe not only such movements in children and animals but also any joyful act of play. The earliest recorded use of 'gambol' in English dates back to the 14th century, showcasing its long-standing association with lightheartedness and cheerful activity. As language evolved, 'gamboling' became a rich term representative of exuberant motion, whether in nature or through human play.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,584, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.