English vocabulary · B2
Frolic
/ˈfrɒl.ɪk/ · v., n.
It means to play and move in a happy, free way. You run, jump, and laugh with no worry at all.
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Example sentences
- The kids frolicked in the waves all afternoon.
- The dog frolicked in the snow, jumping and spinning.
Word origin and roots
from Dutch
- vrolijk — joyful (from Dutch)
Synonyms and nuances
- PLAY — do fun things (Light & General)
- ROMP — play in a wild way (Rougher & Louder)
- GAMBOL — jump about playfully (Gentle & Skipping)
Similar words
- play
- romp
- gambol
Lesson notes
Frolic. It means to play and move in a happy, free way. You run, jump, and laugh with no worry at all.
Similar words are play, romp, and gambol. Use frolic when the joy is free and the body moves with it.
The kids frolicked in the waves all afternoon. The dog frolicked in the snow, jumping and spinning.
From Dutch. vrolijk- means joyful. Free and joyful movement — that is frolic.