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Synonyms for frolicking

Grammar : Verb
Spell : frol-ik
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfrɒl ɪk

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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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