yeelin

/ˈjiːlɪn/

Definitions

1. verb

to move quickly and lightly, often with a playful or mischievous air

“The kids were yeelin’ through the park, laughing and shouting.”

2. noun

a sudden, brief, and often playful or mischievous burst of movement or energy

“The yeelin of the children as they ran past was contagious and soon everyone was laughing and playing.”

Synonyms

  • darting
  • dashing
  • fleeting

Antonyms

  • slow
  • stagnant