Herumtollen — meaning in English

English meaning

• cavort verb To jump and dance around in a lively, playful way.
• gambol verb To run and jump about happily, in a playful way.
• romp verb To play or move about in a lively, energetic, boisterous way.
• sport noun A physical activity involving skill and competition, played under a set of rules.

Senses

Herumtollen is used for these senses in English:

• cavort (intransitive) To move about carelessly, playfully or boisterously.
• gambol (intransitive) To move about playfully; to frolic.
• romp A period of boisterous play, a frolic; now especially, a bout of sexual activity, especially when illicit. [from 18th c.]
• sport (intransitive) To amuse oneself, to play.

cavort — full definition

1. verb To jump and dance around in a lively, playful way.
2. verb To move around in a noisy, carefree way, having fun.
3. verb (informal) To behave in a wild way, especially sexually.

gambol — full definition

1. verb To run and jump about happily, in a playful way.
2. verb To tumble forwards, turning head over heels.

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