lollop

/ˈlɑləp/
verb
  1. To move in a clumsy, bouncing, or ungainly way, often with long, loose strides.
    • The bear cub lolloped after its mother through the woods.
    • The tired hiker lolloped down the trail, his backpack bouncing.
    • The big dog lolloped across the field, chasing after a ball.
noun
  1. A clumsy, bouncing movement or gait.
    • The puppy's lollop was adorable as it tried to run.
    • With a heavy lollop, the horse trotted around the pen.
    • She watched the rabbit's lollop across the lawn.
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