rollicking

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

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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 This might not be saying much, since the entire movie, a rollicking and ruminative look at the director’s childhood and teenage years, could hardly have been made by anyone else. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 Rodrigo won three in total, actually, including best new artist, capping off a rollicking 15-month stretch. — New York Times, 6 Apr. 2022 See All Example Sentences for rollicking

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First Known Use

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 10 Jul. 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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