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View usage for: (rɒlɪkɪŋ) 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]A rollicking occasion is cheerful and usually noisy. A rollicking book or film is entertaining and enjoyable, and not very serious. His diaries are a rollicking read. Rollicking is also an adverb. I'm having a rollicking good time. 2. singular nounIf you give someone a rollicking, you tell them off in a very angry way. [British, informal] 'The boss gave us a rollicking,' said McGoldrick. Synonyms: scolding, lecture, reprimand, telling-off More Synonyms of rollicking More Synonyms of rollicking rollicking in British English (ˈrɒlɪkɪŋ) adjective1. boisterously carefree and swaggering noun2. British informal a very severe telling-off; dressing-down Word origin C20: for sense 2: from rollick (vb) (in former sense: to be angry, make a fuss); perhaps influenced by bollockingSynonyms of 'rollicking'boisterous, spirited, lively, romping scolding, lecture, reprimand, telling-off More Synonyms of rollicking Definition boisterously carefree outrageous, and a rollicking good read Synonyms boisterous romping hearty joyous cavorting jovial swashbuckling rip-roaring (informal) devil-may-care full of beans (informal) frolicsome sportive Opposites serious , sad , unhappy , dull , gloomy , melancholy , sedate , lifeless , despondent , morose , cheerless (British, informal) Whoever was responsible got a rollicking. Synonyms wigging (British, slang) ticking off (informal) dressing-down (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition without worry or responsibility She remembered her years of carefree youth. Synonyms untroubled, happy, cheerful, careless, buoyant, airy, radiant, easy-going, cheery, breezy, halcyon, sunny, jaunty, chirpy (informal), happy-go-lucky, blithe, insouciant, light-hearted, lightsome (archaic) Definition full of vigour and high spirits Our son was a highly active and exuberant little person. Synonyms high-spirited, spirited, enthusiastic, lively, excited, eager, sparkling, vigorous, cheerful, energetic, animated, upbeat (informal), buoyant, exhilarated, elated, ebullient, chirpy (informal), sprightly, vivacious, effervescent, full of life, full of beans (informal), zestful Definition lively, high-spirited, or playful His horse was feeling frisky. Synonyms lively, spirited, romping, playful, bouncy, high-spirited, rollicking, in high spirits, full of beans (informal), coltish, kittenish, frolicsome, ludic (literary), sportive, full of joie de vivre Nearby words ofrollicking - roll in
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Related terms ofrollicking Additional synonymsDefinition merry and playful Synonyms playful, gay, lively, merry, sprightly, wanton (archaic), rollicking, frisky, full of beans (informal), coltish, kittenish, ludic (literary), sportiveDefinition cheerful and energetic The novel is altogether jauntier than these quotations imply. Synonyms sprightly, buoyant, carefree, high-spirited, gay (old-fashioned), lively, airy, breezy, perky, sparky, self-confidentDefinition a lengthy scolding Our captain gave us a stern lecture on safety. Synonyms telling-off (informal), rebuke, reprimand, talking-to (informal), heat (slang, US, Canadian), going-over (informal), wigging (British, slang), censure, scolding, chiding, dressing-down (informal), reproof, castigationDefinition vivacious or animated She had a sweet, lively personality. Synonyms animated, spirited, quick, keen, active, alert, dynamic, sparkling, vigorous, cheerful, energetic, outgoing, merry, upbeat (informal), brisk, bubbly, nimble, agile, perky, chirpy (informal), sparky, sprightly, vivacious, frisky, gay (old-fashioned), alive and kicking, spry, chipper (informal), blithe, full of beans (informal), frolicsome, full of pep (informal), blithesome, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Definition cheerful and jolly He was much loved for his merry nature. Synonyms cheerful, happy, upbeat (informal), carefree, glad, jolly, festive, joyous, joyful, genial, fun-loving, chirpy (informal), vivacious, rollicking (archaic), convivial, gleeful, blithe (archaic), frolicsome (archaic), mirthful (archaic), sportive (archaic), light-hearted, jocund (archaic), gay (old-fashioned), blithesome (archaic) Definition full of high spirits and fun They tumbled around like playful children. Synonyms lively, spirited, cheerful, merry, mischievous, joyous, sprightly, vivacious, rollicking, impish, frisky, puckish, coltish, kittenish, frolicsome, ludic (literary), sportive, gay (old-fashioned), larkish (informal) Definition an instance of blaming someone officially He has been given a severe reprimand. Synonyms blame, talking-to (informal), row, lecture, wigging (British, slang), censure, rebuke, reproach, ticking-off (informal), dressing-down (informal), telling-off (informal), admonition, tongue-lashing, reproof, castigation, reprehension, flea in your ear (informal) Definition severe criticism or scolding He was given a roasting from his boss. Synonyms reprimand, dressing down (informal), chastisement, bawling-out (informal), criticism, discipline, condemnation, telling-off, castigationDefinition showing liveliness or courage He wanted merely to provoke a spirited debate. Synonyms lively, vigorous, energetic, animated, game, active, bold, sparkling, have-a-go (informal), courageous, ardent, feisty (informal), plucky, high-spirited, sprightly, vivacious, spunky (informal), mettlesome, (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) Definition lively and active the sprightly 85-year-old president Synonyms lively, spirited, active, energetic, animated, brisk, nimble, agile, jaunty, gay (old-fashioned), perky, vivacious, spry, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed |