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- [frol-ik]
- /ˈfrɒl ɪk/
- /ˈfrɒlɪkɪŋ/
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- [frol-ik]
- /ˈfrɒl ɪk/
Definitions of frolicking word
- noun frolicking merry play; merriment; gaiety; fun. 1
- noun frolicking a merrymaking or party. 1
- noun frolicking playful behavior or action; prank. 1
- verb without object frolicking to gambol merrily; to play in a frisky, light-spirited manner; romp: The children were frolicking in the snow. 1
- verb without object frolicking to have fun; engage in merrymaking; play merry pranks. 1
- adjective frolicking merry; full of fun. 1
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Origin of frolicking
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 Frolicking
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frolicking 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
frolicking usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for frolicking
noun frolicking
- spoofing — a mocking imitation of someone or something, usually light and good-humored; lampoon or parody: The show was a spoof of college life.
- buffoonery — Buffoonery is foolish behaviour that makes you laugh.
- clownishness — The state of being clownish.
- rowdiness — a rough, disorderly person.
- fooling — a silly or stupid person; a person who lacks judgment or sense.
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