rollicking

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adjective

rol·​lick·​ing ˈrä-li-kiŋ How to pronounce rollicking (audio)
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: boisterously carefree, joyful, or high-spirited
a rollicking adventure film

rollicking

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present participle of rollick

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Adjective We had a rollicking good time. reunions with his friends from college were usually rollicking affairs
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Murphy then appeared on stage to a rollicking standing ovation and made his way to his place at the dais toward the back of the room. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2026 Those self-aware lyrics are paired with breezy melody and a gently rollicking rhythm, making this feel like a freewheeling summertime favorite. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026 His lightning guitar work — alongside a mandolinist, fiddler, upright-bassist and banjo player who are not too shabby on their respective strings themselves — delivered a rollicking half-hour that gave the fans in the bleachers plenty to dance to. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025 His setlist, a rollicking walk-down-memory-lane of solo hits, NKOTB favorites, standards, show tunes and cover songs, showcased his range as an entertainer, musical virtuoso and keen collaborator. — Sonal Dutt, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for rollicking

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First Known Use

Adjective

1811, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rollicking was in 1811

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“Rollicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rollicking. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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rollicking

adjective
rol·​lick·​ing ˈräl-ik-iŋ How to pronounce rollicking (audio)
: full of fun and good spirits
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