Sprottle

(Northern England, esp Yorks) (v, ambitransitive) To sprawl with arms and legs spread wide. May contain some element of rolling around and thrashing of limbs.

Also: Sprottling (Present participle or gerund)

Combined with "kicking", e.g., "kicking and sprottling" signifies a negative emotional state as expressed by a person with limited impulse control rolling on the floor and lashing out; throwing a tantrum

Gi'im sum spice or 'e'll kick and sprottle (Provide him with some sweets/candy or he will throw a tantrum)
'E wo' sprottlin' abaht (He was sprottling about) He sprawled around in a careless fashion

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