Synonyms for frolicking

Grammar : Verb

Spell : frol-ik

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfrɒl ɪk

Top 10 synonyms for frolicking

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Définition of frolicking

Origin : 1530s, as an adjective, "joyous, merry," from Middle Dutch vrolyc (adj.) "happy," from vro- "merry, glad," + lyc "like." Cognate with German fröhlich "happy." The stem is cognate with Old Norse frar "swift," Middle English frow "hasty," from PIE *preu- (see frog (n.1)), giving the whole an etymological sense akin to "jumping for joy." The verb is first attested 1580s. Related: Frolicked; frolicking. As a noun, from 1610s.

verb have fun, make merry

Example sentences :

Saw there another room, flame-lit, and with frolicking children.
Extract from : « Poems » by William D. Howells

They are laughing and frolicking on the grass, as they go along.
Extract from : « Rollo on the Rhine » by Jacob Abbott

Instead of romping and frolicking individually they play in groups.
Extract from : « The New Education » by Scott Nearing

Moreover, he seemed delighted to see us frolicking in this way.
Extract from : « French and Oriental Love in a Harem » by Mario Uchard

Only they must be careful not to let their fun and frolicking give other people trouble.
Extract from : « Stuyvesant » by Jacob Abbott

Tantrems, pranks, capers, frolicking; from the Tarantula dance.
Extract from : « The Slang Dictionary » by John Camden Hotten

There were no operas, no theatres, no racketing or frolicking of any sort going on.
Extract from : « Folly as It Flies » by Fanny Fern

But supposing he were invalided, I'd rather be his nurse than frolicking about with any other.'
Extract from : « Mrs. Severn, Vol. 1 (of 3) » by Mary Elizabeth Carter

In spite of their frolicking, however, the lads kept a sharp watch for foes.
Extract from : « Running Fox » by Elmer Russell Gregor

They had been frolicking with their horses, and as the darkness came on, lost the trail.
Extract from : « Early Western Travels 1748-1846, Volume 28 » by Various

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