Rollicking: meaning, definitions and examples

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rollicking

 

[ ˈrɒlɪkɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

joyful behavior

Rollicking describes a lively, cheerful, or exuberant manner, often associated with playfulness and spirited fun. It's commonly used to convey a sense of carefree enjoyment, often in a social context.

Synonyms

exuberant, jovial, merry, spirited

Examples of usage

  • They had a rollicking good time at the party.
  • The children's rollicking laughter echoed through the park.
  • He told a rollicking tale that had everyone in stitches.
  • The rollicking music made everyone want to dance.

Translations

Translations of the word "rollicking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alegre

🇮🇳 खुशमिजाज़

🇩🇪 ausgelassen

🇮🇩 riang

🇺🇦 веселий

🇵🇱 wesoły

🇯🇵 陽気な

🇫🇷 joyeux

🇪🇸 alegre

🇹🇷 neşeli

🇰🇷 신나는

🇸🇦 مبتهج

🇨🇿 veselý

🇸🇰 veselý

🇨🇳 欢乐的

🇸🇮 vesel

🇮🇸 gleðilegur

🇰🇿 қуанышты

🇬🇪 ბასი

🇦🇿 şən

🇲🇽 alegre

Word origin

The word 'rollicking' traces its origins back to the early 19th century in English. It's believed to be derived from the verb 'rollick,' which means to revel or romp about in a lively or carefree manner. This term possibly amalgamated elements from 'roly-poly,' a term denoting a playful, rolling movement, and perhaps even influences from older dialect words in English that conveyed a sense of merriment or joviality. Over time, 'rollicking' has maintained a sense of light-heartedness and enjoyable exuberance, often associated with fun gatherings or playful activities.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,280, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.