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rollicking

/ˈrɑː.lɪk.ɪŋ/
rol · lick · ing
Adverb:rollickingly
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Plural:rollickings
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rollicking Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Exuberantly lively, joyous, and amusing; full of boisterous high spirits and carefree fun.

Example

"The cast delivered a rollicking performance of the classic musical comedy that had the audience laughing in the aisles."

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• noun

1

Carefree, boisterous, and high-spirited merrymaking or frolicking.

Example

"Sounds of laughter and midnight rollicking echoed from the tavern down the cobblestone street."

2

British A severe reprimand or angry scolding.

Example

"The apprentice received a proper rollicking from the foreman for leaving the workshop unlocked overnight."

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• Nearby Words

rollercoaster
rollerskate
rollerskating
rollicking
rolling
rollinia
rollneck

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century as the participial adjective of 'rollick', which is likely a blend of 'roll' and 'frolic' (or 'romp' and 'frolic').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rollicking. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rollicking
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