Rollick: meaning, definitions and examples
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rollick
[ ˈrɒlɪk ]
playful behavior
To rollick means to act or behave in a lively, cheerful, and boisterous manner. The term is often used to describe the antics of children or animals as they play energetically and carefree. It implies a sense of fun and merriment, where individuals engage in playful activities that evoke joy. Additionally, rollicking can also refer to a carefree, happy-go-lucky attitude in various situations.
Synonyms
cavort, frolic, rampage, revel, romp.
Examples of usage
- The children rollicked in the park.
- The puppy rollicked around the yard, chasing its tail.
- We spent the afternoon rollicking and laughing with friends.
Translations
Translations of the word "rollick" in other languages:
🇵🇹 divertir-se
- brincar
- se divertir
🇮🇳 मस्ती करना
- हंसी मजाक करना
- खुश रहना
🇩🇪 ausgelassen sein
- herumtollen
- fröhlich sein
🇮🇩 bergembira
- bermain-main
- bersenang-senang
🇺🇦 гратися
- веселитися
- гуляти
🇵🇱 bawić się
- szaleć
- cieszyć się
🇯🇵 楽しむ
- 遊ぶ
- 喜ぶ
🇫🇷 s'amuser
- se divertir
- faire la fête
🇪🇸 divertirse
- jugar
- disfrutar
🇹🇷 eğlenmek
- neşelenmek
- oyun oynamak
🇰🇷 즐기다
- 놀다
- 재미있게 보내다
🇸🇦 يستمتع
- يلعب
- يمرح
🇨🇿 bavit se
- hrát si
- užívat si
🇸🇰 zabávať sa
- hrať sa
- tešiť sa
🇨🇳 玩乐
- 娱乐
- 高兴
🇸🇮 uživati
- zabavati se
- igrati se
🇮🇸 skemmta sér
- leika
- njóta
🇰🇿 көңіл көтеру
- ойнау
- қуану
🇬🇪 ერთობი
- თამაში
- ბედნიერება
🇦🇿 eğlənmək
- oynamaq
- sevinmək
🇲🇽 divertirse
- jugar
- disfrutar
Etymology
The word 'rollick' originated in the early 17th century, likely derived from the combination of the words 'roll' and 'frolic'. The term captures the spirit of joyful movement and light-hearted play. It has roots in English dialect, particularly seen in the term 'rollic' which was used to describe a playful or merry atmosphere. Over the centuries, rollick has maintained its connotation of lively and carefree behavior, often associated with children or spirited activities. It reflects a cultural appreciation for play and merriment, celebrating the joy of engaging in playful interactions and the innocent exuberance of life.