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rollicking

adjective
rol·​lick·​ing | \ ˈrä-li-kiÅ‹ How to pronounce rollicking (audio) \

Definition of rollicking

: boisterously carefree, joyful, or high-spirited a rollicking adventure film

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Synonyms & Antonyms for rollicking

Synonyms

boisterous, hell-raising, knockabout, rambunctious, raucous, robustious, roisterous, rowdy, rumbustious [chiefly British]

Antonyms

orderly

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Examples of rollicking in a Sentence

We had a rollicking good time. reunions with his friends from college were usually rollicking affairs

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Every Friday this summer, Refinery29 explores the passionate, rollicking world of fandom. Kathryn Lindsay, refinery29.com, "Game Of Thrones & Harry Potter Are Over. But For Diehard Fans, It’s Still A Way Of Life," 24 Aug. 2019 The Mystics made a league record 18 3-pointers Sunday at Entertainment and Sports Arena en route to a rollicking 107-68 win over the Indiana Fever. Ava Wallace, courant.com, "Mystics set WNBA record with 18 3s in rout of Fever," 19 Aug. 2019 China's new equity exchange for tech companies got off to rollicking start this week. Fortune, "How China Hopes to Launch More Tech Stock STARs—Data Sheet," 24 July 2019 The vibe of your ride is up to you — choose between a rollicking group ride or a romantic private ride, and a daytime ride or a sunset ride. Los Angeles Times, "Four Hours: For an instant getaway, just head to Topanga Canyon," 19 July 2019 His brother Earl Long was renowned for his rollicking stump speeches. Richard Fausset, New York Times, "In Louisiana, Messaging During Storms Carries Big Political Weight," 15 July 2019 This latest trade is just the next shocker in the rollicking fun of this summer. Dave Hyde, sun-sentinel.com, "Hyde: Losing out on Russell Westbrook isn’t a loss for Heat | Commentary," 12 July 2019 Get our daily newsletter Mike Jay’s history of mescaline use is a bit of a mind-altering experience itself, both rollicking and intellectually rigorous. The Economist, "A mind-bending history of mescaline," 28 June 2019 But the way that Toy Story 2 weds its themes to its more rollicking elements in a way that complements both makes it among Pixar’s crowning achievements. Emily Todd Vanderwerff, Vox, "Toy Story 2 is the best Toy Story," 21 June 2019

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First Known Use of rollicking

1811, in the meaning defined above

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rollicking

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of rollicking

informal : enjoyable in a lively or noisy way

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