/ ˈfrɒlɪk; NAmE ˈfrɑːl-/ verb , noun
■ verb
( -ck- ) [ v ] to play and move around in a lively, happy way :
children frolicking on the beach
■ noun
[ C , U ] ( old-fashioned ) a lively and enjoyable activity during which people forget their problems and responsibilities :
It was just a harmless frolic.
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WORD ORIGIN
early 16th cent. (as an adjective): from Dutch vrolijk merry, cheerful.