ascoliasmEtymologyFrom Ancient Greek ἀσκωλιασμός (askōliasmós), probably related to ἀσκός (askós).ascoliasm means festive Athenian boys' game of jumping on a slippery goathide or leatherbag. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 85 out of 100.nounFestive Athenian boys' game of jumping on a slippery goathide or leatherbag.