Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

frolicking

verb (present participle)
/ˈfrɒlɪkɪŋ/
Definition
Playing and moving about cheerfully or energetically.
Examples
  • The children were frolicking in the park, enjoying the sunny day.
  • As the puppies frolicked around the yard, their playful barks filled the air.
  • The couple spent the afternoon frolicking on the beach, building sandcastles and splashing in the waves.
Meaning
Frolicking describes a joyful and lively way of playing, often characterized by playful movements.
Synonyms
  • cavorting
  • playing
  • romping
  • gamboling
  • larking