gambol

intransitive-verb
UK: /ˈɡæmbəl/
US: /ˈɡæmbəl/

  1. To run or jump in a lively way.

    1. Lambs gambol in the meadow.
    2. Children gambol freely, enjoying the warm sunshine and open space.

  2. To skip or frolic about.

    1. The puppies gambol around the yard.
    2. Young deer gambol playfully through the forest, their movements light and carefree.

Synonyms

caper skip romp play frolic
gambol noun

  1. A playful skipping or frolicking movement.

    1. The lamb's gambol was fun to watch.
    2. We watched the joyful gambol of the children in the park on a sunny afternoon.

  2. A bout of playful skipping or frolicking.

    1. They enjoyed a lively gambol in the fields.
    2. The annual spring festival includes a public gambol with music and dancing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gambol" in English means: To run or jump in a lively way., To skip or frolic about..

The phonetic transcription of "gambol" is /ˈɡæmbəl/ in British English and /ˈɡæmbəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gambol": caper, skip, romp, play, frolic.

Example usage of "gambol": "Lambs gambol in the meadow.". More examples on the page.