CEFR A2

frolic

verb

Meaning

To play and move about cheerfully, excitedly, or energetically.

Examples

The children would frolic in the waves all summer long.
Dolphins were seen frolicking near the boat.

Synonyms: play, romp, cavort, revel

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frolic (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈfrɒlɪk/

Definition

To play and move about cheerfully, excitedly, or energetically.

Examples

The children would frolic in the waves all summer long.
Dolphins were seen frolicking near the boat.
Lambs frolic in the meadows during spring.

How to Use frolic

frolic in (prepositional phrase): To play energetically in a specific place. — "The lambs frolic in the green fields."
frolic with (prepositional phrase): To play energetically with someone or something. — "The dolphins were frolicking with the swimmers."

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