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frolicking

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Frolicking (noun) means Playful, carefree activity; the act of frolicking. Example: “The video showed dolphins frolicking near the boat.”

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Playful, carefree activity; the act of frolicking.
"The video showed dolphins frolicking near the boat."

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In plain EnglishJoyful playing about.

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Plural
frolickings
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Etymology

From "frolic" plus "-ing".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “frolicking” mean?
The word “frolicking” means playful, carefree activity; the act of frolicking. In plain terms, joyful playing about.
How do you use “frolicking” in a sentence?
Here is “frolicking” used in a sentence: “The video showed dolphins frolicking near the boat.”
What part of speech is “frolicking”?
“Frolicking” is a noun.
What is the meaning of frolicking?
"frolicking" (noun) means playful, carefree activity; the act of frolicking.