First Known Use: 1538
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1frolic
adjective frol·ic \ˈfrä-lik\
Definition of FROLIC
: full of fun : merry
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Origin of FROLIC
Dutch vroolijk, from Middle Dutch vrolijc, from vro happy; akin to Old High German frō happy
Related to FROLIC
- Synonyms
- bouncy, bubbly, buoyant, crank [chiefly dialect], effervescent, exuberant, frolicsome, gamesome, gay, high-spirited, vivacious
- Antonyms
- low-spirited, sullen
2frolic
verb
: to play and move about happily
frol·ickedfrol·ick·ing
Full Definition of FROLIC
intransitive verb
1
: to amuse oneself : make merry
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First Known Use of FROLIC
1593
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3frolic
noun
: an enjoyable time or activity
Full Definition of FROLIC
1
: a playful or mischievous action
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First Known Use of FROLIC
1616
FROLIC Defined for Kids
1frolic
verb frol·ic \ˈfrä-lik\
frol·ickedfrol·ick·ing
Definition of FROLIC for Kids
: to play about happily : romp <The dog frolicked in the snow.>
2frolic
noun
Definition of FROLIC for Kids
: 1fun 1
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