frolic Meaning & Definition
What Does Frolic Mean?
Frolic is an adjective that means Merry, joyous, full of mirth; later especially, frolicsome, sportive, full of playful mischief. It is also used to mean Free; liberal; bountiful; generous. As a verb, it means To make merry; to have fun; to romp; to behave playfully and uninhibitedly. As a noun, it means Gaiety; merriment.
Frolic in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfɹɒlɪk/ |
| Synonyms | caper, play and disport |
| Plural | frolics |
| Comparative / superlative | more frolic, most frolic |
| Verb forms | frolics, frolicking, frolicked |
Frolic Definition (Adjective)
- Merry, joyous, full of mirth; later especially, frolicsome, sportive, full of playful mischief.
- Free; liberal; bountiful; generous.
Frolic as a Verb
- To make merry; to have fun; to romp; to behave playfully and uninhibitedly.
We saw the lambs frolicking in the meadow.
- To cause to be merry.
Frolic as a Noun
- Gaiety; merriment.
- A playful antic.
- A social gathering.
- An employee's action outside their job description for which the employer is not liable; a frolic of his own
Synonyms of Frolic
Frolic synonyms and antonyms →Frolic in a Sentence
We saw the lambs frolicking in the meadow.
Word Forms & Grammar
frolic (comparative more frolic, superlative most frolic)
frolic (third-person singular simple present frolics, present participle frolicking, simple past and past participle frolicked)
frolic (plural frolics)
Words That Rhyme With Frolic
Origin of Frolic
Origin 1: From Dutch vrolijk (“cheerful”), from Middle Dutch vrolijc, from Old Dutch frōlīk, from Proto-Germanic *frawalīkaz. Compare German fröhlich (“blitheful, gaily, happy, merry”).
Origin 2: The first element, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *frawaz, is cognate with Middle English frow (“hasty”); the latter element, ultimately from *-līkaz, is cognate with -ly, -like.
Questions People Ask About Frolic
Is frolic an adjective or a verb?
Frolic is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.
What is another word for frolic?
You can replace frolic with words such as caper, play and disport. See the full list of frolic synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of frolic?
The plural of frolic is frolics.
What is the past tense of frolic?
The past tense of frolic is frolicked. The present participle is frolicking.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of frolic?
The comparative form is more frolic and the superlative form is most frolic.