释义 |
View usage for: (frɒlɪk) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense frolics, present participle frolicking, past tense, past participle frolickedverbWhen people or animals frolic, they play or move in a lively, happy way. Tourists sunbathe and frolic in the ocean. [VERB] ...lambs frolicking in the fields. [VERB] Synonyms: play, romp, lark, caper More Synonyms of frolic Frolic is also a noun. Their relationship is never short on fun and frolic. More Synonyms of frolic frolic in British English (ˈfrɒlɪk) noun1. a light-hearted entertainment or occasion 2. light-hearted activity; gaiety; merriment verbWord forms: -ics, -icking or -icked3. (intransitive) to caper about; act or behave playfully adjective4. archaic or literary full of merriment or fun Derived forms frolicker (ˈfrolicker) noun Word origin C16: from Dutch vrolijk, from Middle Dutch vro happy, glad; related to Old High German frō happy frolic in American English (ˈfrɑlɪk) adjective1. Archaic full of fun and pranks; merry noun2. a playful trick; prank 3. a lively party or game 4. merriment; gaiety; fun verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈfrolicked or ˈfrolicking5. to make merry; have fun 6. to play or romp about in a happy, carefree way Derived forms frolicker (ˈfrolicker) noun Word origin Du vroolijk < MDu vrō, merry, akin to Ger froh, prob. < IE base * preu-, to leap > frog Examples of 'frolic' in a sentencefrolic What a night of fun and frolics it's promising to be, and all for a great cause.More importantly, he let the horse frolic in the surf too.In all of this fun and frolicking, the serious issue of global warming looms large.So the second half was a pantomime, all fun and frolics and not very serious at all.Full of fun and frolics.Now I just want to frolic about a lot.I watch seals frolic in the surf and spy penguins, too.Should I ditch my family for some festive frolics?HELP is at hand if you're worried you may have picked up some nasties from festive frolicking.Last month the pair were spotted frolicking in a beach in Costa Rica.The series follows the families' festive frolics as they face physical games in a bid to win 500,000. British English: frolic VERB When people or animals frolic, they play or move in a lively, happy way. Tourists sunbathe and frolic in the ocean. - American English: frolic
- Brazilian Portuguese: brincar
- Chinese: 嬉戏
- European Spanish: juguetear
- French: batifoler
- German: umhertollen
- Italian: salterellare
- Japanese: 遊び戯れる
- Korean: 장난치며 놀다
- European Portuguese: brincar
- Latin American Spanish: juguetear
Chinese translation of 'frolic' vi - [animals, children]
嬉戏(戲) (xīxì)
Definition lively and merry behaviour Their relationship is never short on fun and frolic. Synonyms skylarking (informal) high jinks drollery Definition a light-hearted occasion Synonyms revel blast (US, slang) gambol antic gambado Definition to run and play in a lively way Tourists sunbathe and frolic in the ocean. Synonyms lark rollick cut capers sport Additional synonymsIt's unacceptable to keep animals confined for our amusement. Synonyms diversion, interest, sport, pleasing, fun, pleasure, recreation, entertainment, gratification, jollies (slang) Definition to skip about light-heartedly The children were capering about, shouting and laughing. Synonyms dance, trip, spring, jump, bound, leap, bounce, hop, skip, romp, frolic, cavort, frisk, gambolDefinition to skip about children cavorting on the sand Synonyms frolic, sport, romp, caper, prance, frisk, gambol, caracole - frizzy
- frock
- frog
- frolic
- frolicsome
- from (the bottom of) your heart
- from head to foot
Additional synonymsSynonyms romp, revel, caper, cavort, frisk, gambol, make merry, galumph (informal) Definition a noisy or boisterous game or prank a romp in the snow and slush Synonyms frolic, lark (informal), caperDefinition to play or run about wildly or joyfully Dogs romped happily in the garden. Synonyms frolic, sport, skip, have fun, revel, caper, cavort, frisk, gambol, make merry, rollick, roister, cut capers Definition playful or good-humoured joking Had themselves a bit of sport first, didn't they? Synonyms fun, kidding (informal), joking, teasing, ridicule, joshing (slang), banter, frolic, jest, mirth, merriment, badinage, railleryDefinition a session of overindulgence, usually in drinking or spending money They attacked two London shops after a drinking spree. Synonyms binge, bender (informal), orgy, revel (informal), jag (slang), junketing, beano (British, slang), debauch, carouse, drinking bout, bacchanalia, carousal, a night on the razzle (informal) |