Frolicking: meaning, definitions and examples

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frolicking

 

[ หˆfrรค-lik-ing ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

playful movement

Frolicking refers to the act of playing and moving about cheerfully and energetically. It often describes playful activities that involve running, jumping, or engaging in fun activities. This term conveys a sense of carefree joy and spontaneity, frequently associated with children or young animals at play. Frolicking is often seen in natural settings, such as parks or fields, enhancing the pleasure of being outdoors.

Synonyms

caper, gambol, play, romp

Examples of usage

  • The children were frolicking in the sunny meadow.
  • After the rain, the puppies began frolicking in the puddles.
  • She spent the afternoon frolicking with her friends at the beach.

Translations

Translations of the word "frolicking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brincalhรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‚เคฆเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช herumtollen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bermain-main

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะฒะฐะถะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bawiฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆˆฏใ‚Œใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jouer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jugar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oynamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ๋‚œ์น˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู„ุนุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrรกt si

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hraลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฌ‰ๆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ igrati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leika sรฉr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนะฝะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oynamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jugar

Etymology

The word 'frolic' originates from the early 16th century, derived from the Middle Dutch word 'frolic', meaning 'merry' or 'joyful'. Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic term '*frลlฤซks', which also means 'joyous'. The suffix '-ing' was added to create the present participle form, 'frolicking', which emphasizes the action of frolic. The term has evolved over time but has maintained its cheerful connotation, often used to describe the lively and spirited movements of children and animals. In literature and poetry, 'frolicking' is frequently associated with the innocent pleasures of youth and nature, making it a beloved word in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,573 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.