frolic

[ frol-ik ]

noun

1. merry play; merriment; gaiety; fun.
2. a merrymaking or party.
3. playful behavior or action; prank.

verb (used without object)

, frol·icked, frol·ick·ing.

1. to gambol merrily; to play in a frisky, light-spirited manner; romp:

   The children were frolicking in the snow.

   Synonyms: revel, sport

2. to have fun; engage in merrymaking; play merry pranks.

adjective

1. merry; full of fun.

frolic

/ ˈfrɒlɪk /

noun

1. a light-hearted entertainment or occasion
2. light-hearted activity; gaiety; merriment

verb

1. intr to caper about; act or behave playfully

adjective

1. archaic.
   full of merriment or fun

Derived Forms

• ˈfrolicker, noun

Other Words From

• frolick·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of frolic¹

1530–40; < Dutch vrolijk joyful (cognate with German fröhlich ), equivalent to vro glad + -lijk -ly

Word History and Origins

Origin of frolic¹

C16: from Dutch vrolijk , from Middle Dutch vro happy, glad; related to Old High German frō happy

Example Sentences

He was born in the Santa Monica Mountains around 2010, and he must have had many adorable moments as a frolicking cub.

From Los Angeles Times

Most of the country frolics into fall with hot spiced drinks and cute chunky sweaters, but in L.A., we’re forced to cosplay the season.

From Los Angeles Times

Chappell Roan says she misses ‘frolicking’ since making it big as a pop star.

From Los Angeles Times

Beside Will’s original residence, there is a large, peaceful lawn area for picnics and frolicking kids and dogs.

From Los Angeles Times

One day, driven by curiosity, Asmaa walked to the nearby beach, where she marvelled at the sight of Gazans frolicking in the waves, despite the ominous presence of Israeli gunboats patrolling offshore.

From BBC