adjective
- moving in a bounding, ungainly, or clumsy manner; having a loose, bouncy gait
Usage: informal; chiefly British
verb
- to move with a bounding, loose, or clumsy gait
Usage: informal; chiefly British
Examples
- The dog came lolloping across the field with its tongue hanging out.
- She had a lollopy way of running that made everyone smile.
- The horse lolloped down the lane in an awkward trot.
- His lollopy gait made him easy to spot in a crowd.
- The puppy lolloped after the ball, tripping over its own feet.
- He moved with a lollopy bounce that suggested he was having fun.