Meaning & use

frolicking

verb·Everyday

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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