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The definition of frolic is to play or engage in lighthearted merriment.

(verb)

When you play around in a swimming pool, splashing and having a good time, this is an example of frolic.

See frolic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Archaic full of fun and pranks; merry

Origin: Du vroolijk < MDu vrō, merry, akin to Ger froh, prob. < IE base *preu-, to leap > frog

noun

a playful trick; prank
a lively party or game
merriment; gaiety; fun

intransitive verb frolicked, frolicking

to make merry; have fun
to play or romp about in a happy, carefree way

Related Forms:

frolicker noun

See frolic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Gaiety; merriment: fun and frolic.
A gay, carefree time.
A playful antic.

intransitive verb frol·icked, frol·ick·ing, frol·ics

To behave playfully and uninhibitedly; romp.
To engage in merrymaking, joking, or teasing.

adjective
Archaic

Merry.

Origin:

Origin: From Dutch vrolijk, merry

Origin: , from Middle Dutch vrolijc

Origin: : vro, happy

Origin: + -lijc, -like; see līk- in Indo-European roots

Related Forms:

frolˈick·er noun

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