frolic 1 of 3

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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2
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

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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
Running out of the house before a big meeting, cheeky daytime dates, or weekend frolics are all occasions for this exuberant perfume. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025 As Shadow the Hedgehog, malice; as Neo and John Wick, dread; as Johnny Utah, woe; as Ted Logan, frolic — and now, as an anthropomorphic representation of Lumon, Keanu Reeves veers into the buoyantly propagandistic. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Pods of porpoises frolic, and a playful minke whale shimmers in the afternoon sun. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024 Parent heaven: a place to hang out under shade trees while the little ones frolic. — Sarah Shemkus, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2023
Verb
If your cat is an outdoor cat, watch out for them frolicking around these North Texas plants. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025 This month alone, the Miami resident has repeatedly been spotted frolicking with boyfriend Joaquim Valente out on the water (many times on private boat trips). — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025 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
  • Joe Berton, the man whom Sports Illustrated photographed to depict a fictional Mets mega-prospect in an instant-classic April Fools Day story, visited Citi Field on Tuesday in recognition of the prank’s 40th anniversary.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Manager Emma Hayes was, at least in the moment, less impressed with the prank.
    — Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of prank
Noun
  • To tap into growing demand, but also support Marriott Bonvoy’s success in the country, Marriott has been on a development spree to grow its luxury brands in Brazil specifically.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Trump is on a firing spree: The Trump administration fired the director of the National Security Agency, his deputy and several other top NSA staffers Thursday.
    — Cate Martel, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of spree
Noun
  • The ergonomic, curved frame provides extra comfort, while the drink holder and arm rests are ideal for relaxation.
    — Shea Simmons, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Ancient Chinese healers prescribed it for pain relief, while Indian Ayurvedic medicine valued it for relaxation and digestion.
    — Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of relaxation
Adjective
  • The key is turning function into emotion, crafting joyful products and blending technology, creativity and insights to create standout first impressions and unique product experiences that stick.
    — Nicki Sprinz, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • But his joyful, freewheeling creativity is thwarted by the head Piglin, Malgosha (voiced by Rachel House), who seeks the two objects in order to control the Overworld; to protect it, Steve enlists Dennis, a wolf he’s encountered and tamed, to carry them back home and hide them under his bed.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of joyful
Verb
  • The first adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s infamous novel since Matt Damon and Jude Law cavorted around Italy stars the phenomenal Andrew Scott as the title character, Tom Ripley.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Relationships will be put to the test as couples cavort with singles in a tropical paradise.
    — Daniel Wine, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of cavort
Verb
  • He's surrounded by a charming and intense stable of doctors, nurses, EMTs, and patients played by Tracy Ifeachor, Shawn Hatosy, Supriya Ganesh, Patrick Ball, Fiona Dourif, and Taylor Dearden.
    — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Up in Scotland, meanwhile, marbles were lost as Rangers, who played most of the match with 10 men after an early red card for defender Robin Propper, hung on through a goalless battle with Athletic Club.
    — Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of play
Noun
  • In some ways, China's ambivalence about taking on greater global responsibilities mirrors Americans' wariness and weariness with foreign adventures, against the background of domestic political and economic woes.
    — Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
  • What follows in the eight-part series is equal parts humor and heartbreak, as Molly pursues comical dating adventures while grappling with her declining health.
    — Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of adventure
Noun
  • In the Cape Ann League, Vinn Winter (six goals) and Finn Wright (five goals, four assists) dominated the play, as Ipswich cruised to a 17-5 romp of Amesbury.
    — Kristina Banahan, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The one-night-only reading of the romp, presented as part of Chance Theater’s On The Radar New Works Program, is directed by Sasha Nicolle Smith and stars Tristan Cunningham, Kathleen Littlefield and Josh Schell.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
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