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frolicker

frol·ic
F f

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [frol-ik]
    • /ˈfrɒl ɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [frol-ik]
    • /ˈfrɒl ɪk/

Definitions of frolicker word

  • noun frolicker merry play; merriment; gaiety; fun. 1
  • noun frolicker a merrymaking or party. 1
  • noun frolicker playful behavior or action; prank. 1
  • verb without object frolicker to gambol merrily; to play in a frisky, light-spirited manner; romp: The children were frolicking in the snow. 1
  • verb without object frolicker to have fun; engage in merrymaking; play merry pranks. 1
  • adjective frolicker merry; full of fun. 1

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Origin of frolicker

First appearance:

before 1530
One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Dutch vrolijk joyful (cognate with German fröhlich), equivalent to vro glad + -lijk -ly

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Parts of speech for Frolicker

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

frolicker popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

frolicker usage trend in Literature

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