English Explanatory Dictionary

rollick

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To behave in a playful or carefree manner; to frolic or romp.
verb
  1. To reprimand.
noun
  1. Alternative form of rowlock.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɑlɪk/ /ˈɹɒlɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rollick.wav

Word forms

rollick rollicks rollicking rollicked rollock

Etymology

Presumably a blend of roll + frolic; appeared 1811 as rollicking, 1826 as rollick.

Derived words

rollicker rollicking rollicksome rollicky
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