Meaning & use
frolicking
Playing or moving about in a cheerful, energetic, and carefree way.
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The puppies spent the afternoon frolicking in the backyard grass.
Children were frolicking through the sprinklers on the hot summer day.
A note on using this word
Suggests lighthearted, spontaneous movement, often used for children, animals, or people enjoying themselves outdoors.
Words with a similar meaning
playingromping
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