cavorting

verb (present participle)
UK /kəˈvɔːtɪŋ/
US /kəˈvɔːrtɪŋ/

Jumping and playing around in a happy, excited way.

The puppies were cavorting in the grass.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Moving around in a lively, playful, or noisy way.

The children were cavorting around the playground.

3. Behaving in a wild or boisterous manner, often with a hint of mischief.

The fans were cavorting in the streets after the win.

4. Used to describe animals jumping about energetically.

Dolphins were cavorting beside the boat.