galumph

The unofficial term for the way seals move when on land, where they flop up and down while contracting and expanding their bodies to gain distance.

This term is believed to be a portmanteau of the words "gallop" and "triumphant." It was coined in the 1871 poem titled "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll, which is featured as part of his famous novel "Through the Looking-Glass."
They galumphed up the shore.
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Galumphating

To walk with gusto, anger or purpose
John galumphated/is galumphating up the stairs
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