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rollick Definition

rol·lick (rä′lik)

intransitive verb

to play or behave in a lively, carefree way; romp

Etymology: < ? frolic

rollick Related Forms
rol′·lick·ing adjective or rol′·lick·some
rollick Synonyms

rollick

v.

romp, frolic, revel; see play 1, 2.

rollick Usage Examples

Object

  • adventure: But Peter rescues Jane from the villain's clutches and a rollicking adventure is underway.
  • tale: The Wool Trade Chaucer gave of his best in the rollicking tale of the much-married Wife of Bath.
  • fun: You see, Bova's tales of Venus, Mars and Jupiter were all rollicking good fun!
  • read: Quite a rollicking read for anyone interested in web services.
  • time: More Children's Garden Give your kids a rollicking good time in the garden with these child-friendly ideas.
  • story: This is typical Resnick, a wonderful rollicking story, and one that is fully realistic.

Preposition: at

  • half-time: But we took a long time to settle and I gave them a rollicking at half-time which seemed to do the trick.