Gamboling

/ˈɡæmbələɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of gambol (American spelling); running or jumping around playfully.

Etymology

Present participle form of 'gambol' with single 'l' before '-ing' ending, reflecting American spelling conventions. In American English, single-syllable final consonants after a vowel aren't typically doubled.

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Watching lambs gamboling in spring pastures is what inspired poets for centuries—it's that perfect visual verb that makes you want to use it in every description of joyful animal movement!

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