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- [gam-buh l]
- /ˈgæm bəl/
- /ˈɡæm.bəl/
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- [gam-buh l]
- /ˈgæm bəl/
Definitions of gambol word
- verb without object gambol to skip about, as in dancing or playing; frolic. 1
- noun gambol a skipping or frisking about; frolic. 1
- noun gambol Run or jump about playfully. 1
- intransitive verb gambol frolic 1
- verb gambol If animals or people gambol, they run or jump about in a playful way. 0
- verb gambol to skip or jump about in a playful manner; frolic 0
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Origin of gambol
First appearance:
before 1495 One of the 26% oldest English words
1495-1505; earlier gambold, gambald, gamba(u)de, from Middle French gambade, variant of gambado2
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Parts of speech for Gambol
noun
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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gambol popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gambol
verb gambol
- frolic — merry play; merriment; gaiety; fun.
- prance — to spring from the hind legs; to move by springing, as a horse.
- cavort — When people cavort, they leap about in a noisy and excited way.
- caper — Capers are the small green buds of caper plants. They are usually sold preserved in vinegar.
- play — a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
noun gambol
- trip the light fantastic — a journey or voyage: to win a trip to Paris.
- shenanigan — Usually, shenanigans. mischief; prankishness: Halloween shenanigans. deceit; trickery.
- buffoonery — Buffoonery is foolish behaviour that makes you laugh.
- bon mot — A bon mot is a clever, witty remark.
- funny business — improper or unethical conduct, as deception or trickery: He won't stand for any funny business here.
Antonyms for gambol
verb gambol
- face — the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
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