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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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
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
  1. prank
  2. spree
  3. relaxation
  4. joyful
  5. cavort
  6. play
  7. adventure
  8. romp
Noun
  • Jons, as demonstrated by her number of followers, has enjoyed success through her prank videos, and has also appeared on TV and attended various fashion shows.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • This has led to fans of the show to ruminate on how the team will set up another elaborate prank.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of prank
Noun
  • Vinson hit Bunch for a 34-yard TD strike late in the second quarter to end Maine South’s scoring spree.
    — Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • After a hiring spree this year, the labor market has shown some signs of cooling.
    — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of spree
Noun
  • This relaxation of the rules thus allows certain distant male relatives who are over 15 years old and unmarried to rejoin the imperial family.
    — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Ordering a drink can mark the start of a night out, signal relaxation or ease self-consciousness around other people.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 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
Definition of cavort
Verb
  • The service got its name from the original Mechanical Turk, an 18th century chess-playing robot that was actually controlled by a human chess master.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Music, David said, plays a significant role in his recovery process.
    — Bianna Golodryga, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 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
Noun
  • Which is the point when a nicely thrilling romp of a movie becomes a masterclass in how environmental survival really works.
    — Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Martial arts and supernatural horror collide in this romp of a buddy comedy.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of romp

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“Frolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frolic. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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