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dollen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dote verb To show excessive love or fondness for someone, often overlooking their faults.
  • frolic verb To play or move about happily and without restraint.
  • gambol verb To move about playfully; to frolic.
  • lark noun A small songbird known for its cheerful singing, often heard early in the morning.

Senses

dollen is used for these senses in English:

  • dote (intransitive, archaic) To act in a foolish manner; to be senile.
  • frolic (intransitive) To make merry; to have fun; to romp; to behave playfully and uninhibitedly. [from 1580s]
  • gambol (intransitive) To move about playfully; to frolic.
  • lark To sport, engage in harmless pranking.

frolic — full definition

  1. verb To play or move about happily and without restraint.
  2. noun Playful, carefree activity or fun.

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