Gambolling

/ˈɡæbəlɪŋ/ verb

Definition

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

Etymology

Present participle of 'gambol' with doubled 'l' before '-ing' ending, reflecting British spelling conventions where the final 'l' is kept in derived forms.

Kelly Says

British English kept the doubled 'l' throughout 'gambol's' conjugation—'gambolling' looks cheerful and energetic, like the double 'l' itself is bouncing on the page!

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