English Dictionary
Definition of “frolic”
frolic (ˈfrɒlɪk
)
Definitions
noun
- a light-hearted entertainment or occasion
- light-hearted activity; gaiety; merriment
verb
- (intr) to caper about; act or behave playfully
adjective
- archaic or literary full of merriment or fun
Alternative Forms
ˈfrolicker noun Word Origin
C16: from Dutch vrolijk , from Middle Dutch vro happy, glad; related to Old High German frō happy
Synonyms
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revel,
game,
blast,
romp,
spree,
lark,
prank,
escapade,
gambol,
antic,
gambado,
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play,
romp,
lark,
caper,
cavort,
frisk,
gambol,
make merry,
rollick,
cut capers,
sport,
Usage examples
You can't give us much description to go on, and I'm not buying your theory that they were there on a frolic of their own.
Meek, M R D, In Remembrance of Rose (1986)At last, lambs frolic in the fields as white fluffy clouds bob overhead.
Spiked (2002)Their respective owners let them frolic to their hearts ' content.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)As Paul tried to lie next to her and take the frolic further, Helen got up and walked back to the table.
Sun, News of the World (2001)Drink this soft drink and you will have an energetic fun-filled frolic in the sea with a beautiful woman.
Christopher Ross, TUNNEL VISIONS: Journeys of an Underground Philosopher (2001)
