frolic

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adjective

frol·ic ˈfrä-lik How to pronounce frolic (audio)

: full of fun : merry

Contrasting the stern anxiety of his present mood with the frolic spirit of the preceding year …

Nathaniel Hawthorne

frolic

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verb

frolicked; frolicking

intransitive verb

: to amuse oneself : make merry

I didn't choose the school so I could frolic in the quad

Hugh Gallagher

: to play and run about happily : romp

children frolicking in the park

frolicker noun

frolic

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noun

: a playful or mischievous action

: an occasion or scene of fun : party

: fun, merriment

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Frolic is a word rooted in pleasure. Its most common function today is as a verb meaning “to play and run about happily,” as in “children frolicking in the waves,” but it joined the language in the 16th century as an adjective carrying the meaning of its Dutch source vroolijk: “full of fun; merry.” Shakespeare’s Puck used it this way in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, saying “And we fairies … following darkness like a dream, now are frolic.” Verb use quickly followed, and by the early 17th century the word was also being used as a noun, as in “an evening of fun and frolic.”

Example Sentences

Adjective the frolic atmosphere that envelops New Orleans during Mardi Gras Verb We watched the seals as they frolicked in the harbor. children frolicking in the yard Noun We went out for a frolic in the sun. an evening of fun and frolic

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

A beautiful day is sure to bring a festival-like atmosphere to the grounds, where kids and dogs frolic alongside families and groups of friends under the trees and sail shades.

oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2022 While his father fished and his mother sunbathed, Mr. Miller and his two siblings would frolic in the surf.

New York Times, 24 June 2022 Tours of the lighthouse, as well as seal tours highlighting the playful marine mammals who frolic in the waters off Chatham Light Beach, are available each summer.

Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2022 To the north of town, Playa Hermosa is a beautiful beach where dolphins frolic in the waves and the sunsets are spectacular.

Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2022 Last weekend was very much for the locals, but that won’t be the case much longer as Homer prepares for a flood of visitors looking to fish and frolic in the iconic seaside town of boardwalks and beaches.

Matt Tunseth For The Daily News, Anchorage Daily News, 31 May 2022 Inside the castle Villiam and Marek frolic away the days with sausage-eating contests; outside, drought has driven the commoners to cannibalism.

Sam Sacks, WSJ, 17 June 2022 At Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, Florida, manatees frolic near the main spring, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022.

Zoe Christen Jones, CBS News, 10 May 2022 We’re told to frolic in a pool and—tap!—we’re captured sheepishly frolicking.

Lisa Chase, Outside Online, 6 July 2020

Noun

The two families split the $140 fee for a two-hour frolic.

Karen Heller, Washington Post, 20 July 2022 Their solution was to open the Museum of Ice Cream, a whimsical immersive experience where visitors can try a variety of frozen treats, learn more about the history of ice cream, play games and frolic in a giant sprinkle pit.

Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2022 This was the first frolic down the slippery slope to a divisive, distracting ...

Brian T. Allen, National Review, 14 May 2022 These are some of many different faces and aspects of the festival, beyond the frolic and fun that the Utah version has modified and packaged to cater to a less diverse audience.

Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Mar. 2022 After the show, children can make their own puppets and enjoy a Holi frolic.

New York Times, 17 Mar. 2022 Monsters in those games bathe, eat, sleep, hunt and frolic in their habitats.

Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2020 Few things are sweeter than a trip on which Black history and culture intertwine with fun and frolic.

Essence, 20 July 2021 Johnson’s unctuous frolic, demeaning a woman with more artistic talent in her pinky than in his whole body, has everything to do with misogyny.

Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2021 See More

单词	frolics
释义	frolic 1 of 3 adjective frol·ic ˈfrä-lik : full of fun : merry Contrasting the stern anxiety of his present mood with the frolic spirit of the preceding year … Nathaniel Hawthorne frolic 2 of 3 verb frolicked; frolicking intransitive verb 1 : to amuse oneself : make merry I didn't choose the school so I could frolic in the quad Hugh Gallagher 2 : to play and run about happily : romp children frolicking in the park frolicker noun frolic 3 of 3 noun 1 : a playful or mischievous action 2 a : an occasion or scene of fun : party b : fun, merriment Did you know? Frolic is a word rooted in pleasure. Its most common function today is as a verb meaning “to play and run about happily,” as in “children frolicking in the waves,” but it joined the language in the 16th century as an adjective carrying the meaning of its Dutch source vroolijk: “full of fun; merry.” Shakespeare’s Puck used it this way in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, saying “And we fairies … following darkness like a dream, now are frolic.” Verb use quickly followed, and by the early 17th century the word was also being used as a noun, as in “an evening of fun and frolic.” Synonyms Adjective bouncy bubbly buoyant crank [chiefly dialect] effervescent exuberant frolicsome gamesome gay high-spirited vivacious Verb caper cavort disport frisk gambol lark rollick romp sport Noun antic caper capriccio dido escapade gag jest knavery monkeyshine(s) practical joke prank rag [chiefly British] roguery shavie [Scottish] shine(s) trick waggery See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective the frolic atmosphere that envelops New Orleans during Mardi Gras Verb We watched the seals as they frolicked in the harbor. children frolicking in the yard Noun We went out for a frolic in the sun. an evening of fun and frolic Recent Examples on the Web Verb A beautiful day is sure to bring a festival-like atmosphere to the grounds, where kids and dogs frolic alongside families and groups of friends under the trees and sail shades. oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2022 While his father fished and his mother sunbathed, Mr. Miller and his two siblings would frolic in the surf. New York Times, 24 June 2022 Tours of the lighthouse, as well as seal tours highlighting the playful marine mammals who frolic in the waters off Chatham Light Beach, are available each summer. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2022 To the north of town, Playa Hermosa is a beautiful beach where dolphins frolic in the waves and the sunsets are spectacular. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2022 Last weekend was very much for the locals, but that won’t be the case much longer as Homer prepares for a flood of visitors looking to fish and frolic in the iconic seaside town of boardwalks and beaches. Matt Tunseth For The Daily News, Anchorage Daily News, 31 May 2022 Inside the castle Villiam and Marek frolic away the days with sausage-eating contests; outside, drought has driven the commoners to cannibalism. Sam Sacks, WSJ, 17 June 2022 At Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, Florida, manatees frolic near the main spring, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. Zoe Christen Jones, CBS News, 10 May 2022 We’re told to frolic in a pool and—tap!—we’re captured sheepishly frolicking. Lisa Chase, Outside Online, 6 July 2020 Noun The two families split the $140 fee for a two-hour frolic. Karen Heller, Washington Post, 20 July 2022 Their solution was to open the Museum of Ice Cream, a whimsical immersive experience where visitors can try a variety of frozen treats, learn more about the history of ice cream, play games and frolic in a giant sprinkle pit. Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2022 This was the first frolic down the slippery slope to a divisive, distracting ... Brian T. Allen, National Review, 14 May 2022 These are some of many different faces and aspects of the festival, beyond the frolic and fun that the Utah version has modified and packaged to cater to a less diverse audience. Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Mar. 2022 After the show, children can make their own puppets and enjoy a Holi frolic. New York Times, 17 Mar. 2022 Monsters in those games bathe, eat, sleep, hunt and frolic in their habitats. Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2020 Few things are sweeter than a trip on which Black history and culture intertwine with fun and frolic. Essence, 20 July 2021 Johnson’s unctuous frolic, demeaning a woman with more artistic talent in her pinky than in his whole body, has everything to do with misogyny. Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2021 See More Word History Etymology Adjective, Verb, and Noun Dutch vroolijk, from Middle Dutch vrolijc, from vro happy; akin to Old High German frō happy First Known Use Adjective circa 1548, in the meaning defined above Verb 1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition frolic 1 of 2 verb frol·ic ˈfrä-lik frolicked; frolicking : to play about happily : romp The dog frolicked in the snow. frolic 2 of 2 noun : fun entry 1 sense 1 frolics 1 of 2 noun plural of frolic 1 as in pranks a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke we indulgently listened to the senior citizens share memories of long-ago frolics Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance pranks adventures escapades experiences tricks antics capers games shines gags monkeyshines jests practical jokes hijinks plays rags times rogueries didos larks knaveries didoes shavies performances capriccios waggeries shenanigans deeds high jinks stunts maneuvers tomfooleries whimsies missions trickeries hoaxes deceptions horseplays whims deceits caprices fancies vagaries subterfuges gambits rowdyisms feats ruses wiles conceits stratagems ploys delusions frauds whimseys hanky-pankies shams 2 as in sprees a time or instance of carefree fun took the long weekend as a three-day frolic and spent it at the beach Synonyms & Similar Words sprees romps gambols revels festivities flings larks idylls rollicks escapades frisks pranks binges idyls antics carouses capers ploys merriments amusements enjoyments shenanigans souses toots entertainments pleasures bums benders monkeyshines diversions merrymakings splores recreations indulgences busts brannigans field days self-indulgences frolics 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of frolic 1 as in dances to play and run about happily scores of swimmers were frolicking in the ocean surf along the beach Synonyms & Similar Words dances romps cavorts gambols hops larks leaps skips capers revels rollicks sports tumbles cuts capers frisks disports prances carouses bounds lopes trips springs kicks up one's heels roisters curvets clowns horses around joyrides kites fools around cuts up skylarks roughhouses carries on Antonyms & Near Antonyms sulks pouts stews mopes 2 as in plays to engage in activity for amusement he would rather frolic than do yard work any day of the week Synonyms & Similar Words plays rollicks toys romps recreates sports entertains cavorts gambols jokes disports delights skylarks dallies amuses relaxes dabbles trifles rests pleases dabbles teases frisks jests hangs diverts loafs dawdles screws around idles goldbricks hangs about messes around fiddles (around) putters (around) bums (around) lounges (around or about) slacks (off) Antonyms & Near Antonyms toils slaves struggles works plods labors strives sweats strains plugs (away) drudges See More
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