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gambol

/ˈɡæm.bəl/

Meanings
  • Verb

    A playful frolic or dance.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɡæm.bəl/



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  2. /ˈɡæm.bəl/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with gambol
pal , tal , cal
Variants
List of all variants of gambol that leads to same result
gambol , gamboled , gamboling , gambolled , gambolling , gambols
Etymology
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From Old English 'gamian', meaning 'to play'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'gambol' is often used to describe the behavior of young animals, especially sheep.

  2. In some parts of England, 'gambol' was once used as a synonym for 'jig' or 'reel'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Frolic: A lighthearted and joyful activity, often involving playful movement or dance.

  2. Dance: A series of planned or improvised movements executed to music or rhythm.


Culture
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In Welsh folklore, 'gambol' is used to describe the playful behavior of fairies or other supernatural beings.

How to Memorize "gambol"

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    - Create a mental image of the word 'gambol' as a playful dance.


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