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noun

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1
as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke we indulgently listened to the senior citizens share memories of long-ago frolics

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as in spree
a time or instance of carefree fun took the long weekend as a three-day frolic and spent it at the beach

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as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself firmly believes that childhood should be a time of carefree frolic

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frolic

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adjective

ˈfrä-lik How to pronounce frolic (audio)
as in joyful
joyously unrestrained the frolic atmosphere that envelops New Orleans during Mardi Gras

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frolic

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verb

1
as in to cavort
to play and run about happily scores of swimmers were frolicking in the ocean surf along the beach

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as in to play
to engage in activity for amusement he would rather frolic than do yard work any day of the week

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Recent Examples of frolic
Noun
Guests can book out the space for a 60-minute frolic and enjoy Champagne and fruit poolside. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026 In tom thit heo, from southern Vietnam, shrimp and thin slices of pork shoulder frolic in a stir-fry heady with lemongrass and black pepper. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Alongside her, child actors dance and frolic with shadow puppetry in the land of make-believe, where youths go on adventures and learn math, science and reading skills. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2026 Go ahead, frolic outdoors, but be alert to the seasonal hazards! — Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 26 June 2025
Verb
For Wolf, frolicking in mud is both literal and metaphorical. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 Lowe said a white shark nursery reappeared for the first time since 2011 in Santa Monica Bay, where juveniles frolic without bothering humans. — Daniel Trotta, Arkansas Online, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frolic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frolic
  1. prank
  2. spree
  3. relaxation
  4. joyful
  5. cavort
  6. play
  7. adventure
  8. romp
Noun
  • The old cemetery was an appropriate location for the familial prank.
    — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
  • But after Paisley’s generous words, Swift remembered a prank that Paisley pulled on her nearly 20 years ago.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of prank
Noun
  • European private equity firms are also on a marina buying spree to fill the shortage in the Mediterranean.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
  • From a writer’s perspective, one knock-on effect of the Substack boom has been the rising cachet around writing itself, despite the spree of recent news stories declaring the end of reading.
    — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of spree
Noun
  • The Ritz-Carlton also boasts the island’s only hammam, as well as a spacious relaxation deck to amplify the sense of elemental escape, with waves lapping away just beneath your feet.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The six-bedroom, six-bath farmhouse is considered a hub for recreation and relaxation with a 75-foot swimming pool, spa, gym, sauna, tennis and bocce courts.
    — Kat Tran October 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of relaxation
Adjective
  • But the way the characters respond is joyful, funny and inventive.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Valkyries owner Joe Lacob guaranteed a championship within the first five years for this franchise three years ago when the Bay Area was granted an expansion team, and in improbable, joyful fashion, his team accomplished it in Year 2.
    — Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of joyful
Verb
  • When Oscar halfheartedly tries to throw a ball into one of the set’s prop cubes and improbably makes the shot, the whole set goes joyously nuts, with the performers leaping up to embrace him and cavort around him.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • There’s also less of the eccentric charm that’s to be found in Wenders’ other docs, like the bits in Pina where the dancers cavort around in scruffy parts of Wuppertal where their home Dance Theater is based.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of cavort
Verb
  • The 6-foot-9, 240-pound Purdue transfer, cleared by the courts to play courtesy of a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit against the NCAA, came off the bench to score nine points on 4-of-5 shooting.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
  • That forced Edmonds and former Horned Frog David Punch (now at Texas) to play lengthy minutes and have to worry about foul trouble.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of play
Noun
  • There is an altruistic component that draws these people to the road, a belief that their adventures can contribute to social good.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Before striking out on adventure, head to Snake River Roasting Company for a small-batch specialty coffee and hearty breakfast burrito.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of adventure
Noun
  • The Caveat What if your kid is looking for more than an exciting monster romp, though?
    — James Grebey, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Benchley’s landmark novel about a shark terrorizing Amity Island and the men (Hooper, Quint, and police chief Brody) who set out to stop it is a brilliantly paced romp.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of romp

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