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frolic 1 of 3

noun

Definition of frolic

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

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

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

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 And Ben Ahlers, who plays the adult Happy, comes with that actor’s famously warm smile and chirpy demeanor, slowly worn down here before your eyes, as the permissible frolics of youth turn into the stasis of one going nowhere. — Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026

Adjective

Go ahead, frolic outdoors, but be alert to the seasonal hazards! — Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 26 June 2025 Pods of porpoises frolic, and a playful minke whale shimmers in the afternoon sun. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024

Verb

Derek Lam Like most fashion people in August, Robert Rodriguez isn’t frolicking on the Med. — Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Kids frolicked in the new Nikki Spoelstra Play Forest, one of the segment’s highlights, while a band played and vendors hawked food by South Miami City Hall as advocates and officials spoke at the dedication. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frolic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frolic

Noun

The prank came amid rumors about Stern’s impending retirement and the cancellation of his show.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
His entrance didn’t appear to register with Crowley or the interpreter, who may not have seen Gibson’s prank.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of prank

Noun

Pattaya born of the Vietnam War In calling in a port near Pattaya, the Lincoln is coming to a rest-and-relaxation spot made famous during the Vietnam War-era as a raucous destination for US servicemembers to unwind from the pressures of war.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
The Standards Did Not Move Gould has consistently separated the expansion of chartering from any relaxation of standards, and his own statements draw the line clearly.

— AJ Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of relaxation

Adjective

Just days after Dolly Parton's death, Carly Pearce, Jelly Roll and niece Jada Star helped Grand Ole Opry fans say goodbye in a joyful farewell.

— Chris Parton, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
The Hutt Twins, however, don’t exactly have a joyful family reunion in mind for Rotta.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of joyful

Verb

Euphoric players cavorting in disbelief, long-suffering fans crumpling to their knees in tears, commentators’ voices cracking at the drama of it all.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Actors depicting a who’s who of artists, like Picasso and Warhol, cavort around the stage.

— Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 25 July 2026

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Verb

Investments in big-name stars did not pan out, including a seven-year, $245 million deal for Anthony Rendon that had to be restructured and will end after this season, with Rendon playing just 257 games for the franchise and none since 2024.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Rumors have circulated that Stan may be playing Harvey Dent, the district attorney who eventually becomes the villainous Two-Face and was previously portrayed by Aaron Eckhart, Tommy Lee Jones, and Billy Dee Williams.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of play

Noun

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is about to launch on an incredible adventure to help scientists explore the great mysteries of the universe.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026
An Icelandic adventure requires a high degree of flexibility, not just from the guides, but from travelers as well.

— Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of adventure

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