frolic

[frol-ik]

noun

1. merry play; merriment; gaiety; fun.

2. a merrymaking or party.

3. playful behavior or action; prank.

verb (used without object)

frolicked, frolicking 

1. to gambol merrily; to play in a frisky, light-spirited manner; romp.

   The children were frolicking in the snow.

   Synonyms: revel, sport

2. to have fun; engage in merrymaking; play merry pranks.

adjective

1. merry; full of fun.

frolic

/ ˈfrɒlɪk /

noun

1. a light-hearted entertainment or occasion

2. light-hearted activity; gaiety; merriment

verb

1. (intr) to caper about; act or behave playfully

adjective

1. archaic,  full of merriment or fun

Other Word Forms

• frolicker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of frolic¹

1530–40; < Dutch vrolijk joyful (cognate with German fröhlich ), equivalent to vro glad + -lijk -ly

Word History and Origins

Origin of frolic¹

C16: from Dutch vrolijk , from Middle Dutch vro happy, glad; related to Old High German frō happy

Example Sentences

Oregon officials have pushed back forcefully, flooding their own social media with images of colorful cafe tables, sun-drenched farmers markets, rose gardens in full bloom and parks bursting with children, families and frolicking dogs.

From Los Angeles Times

The Dodgers easily swept the best-of-three duel with the overmatched Reds on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium with a frolicking 8-4 victory … just in time to uneasily hike into the home of heated hardball.

From Los Angeles Times

We can’t help but feel like we are in the influencer’s kitchen, smelling freshly baked bread and hearing the laughter of children frolicking about.

From Salon

I think Kier would approve this moment of frolic for him and his mother.

From Los Angeles Times

The bonus is the space: PlayLab’s indoor play space is designed for young children to frolic and, in this case, witness dads build their emotional muscles.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cavort 
• gambol