frolic
Frolic (verb) means to play or move about happily and without restraint. Example: “The children frolicked in the sprinklers all afternoon.”
How to use frolic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo play around joyfully, or that kind of carefree fun itself.
Word forms
more frolic comparative, frolicked past tense, frolics plural, frolics singular, most frolic superlative
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Etymology
From Dutch vrolijk ("cheerful"), related to German fröhlich.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “frolic” mean?
The word “frolic” means to play or move about happily and without restraint. In plain terms, to play around joyfully, or that kind of carefree fun itself.
How do you pronounce “frolic”?
“Frolic” is pronounced FRO-lihk (/ˈfɹɑlɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “frolic” in a sentence?
Here is “frolic” used in a sentence: “The children frolicked in the sprinklers all afternoon.”
What part of speech is “frolic”?
Depending on how it is used, “frolic” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “frolic” come from?
The word “frolic” comes from German. From Dutch vrolijk ("cheerful"), related to German fröhlich.
How many meanings does “frolic” have?
“Frolic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to play or move about happily and without restraint.
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