gambol

/ˈɡæmbəl/
verb
  1. To run or jump about playfully, especially in a lively, carefree way.
    • Puppies gamboled around the yard, tugging at each other's ears.
    • Children gamboled along the beach, chasing the waves.
    • The lambs gamboled in the spring meadow.
noun
  1. A playful skip or leap.
    • With a gambol, the foal bounded away from its mother.
    • The kitten's gambols entertained the whole family.
    • After a quick gambol through the park, the dog was ready for a nap.
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