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frolicsome

adjective frol·ic·some \ˈfrä-lik-səm\

: very lively and playful

Full Definition of FROLICSOME

: full of gaiety : playful, sportive

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First Known Use of FROLICSOME

1699

Related to FROLICSOME

Synonyms: antic, coltish, elfish, fay, frisky, playful, larky, rollicking, sportful, sportive

Antonyms: earnest, serious-minded, sober, sobersided

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frolicsome

adjective frol·ic·some \ˈfrä-lik-səm\

Definition of FROLICSOME for Kids

: very lively and playful <frolicsome ponies>

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