gambol
Pronunciation
Verb
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Quick answer
To run and jump around playfully, the way young animals or children often do.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
frolic
frisk
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Two lambs _____ across the field while their mother grazed nearby."
Answer: gambol
In your own words, what does "gambol" mean?
To run and jump around playfully, the way young animals or children often do.
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