FROLIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FROLIC?

Need another word that means the same as “frolic”? Find 51 synonyms for “frolic” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Frolic” are: cavort, disport, frisk, gambol, lark, lark about, rollick, romp, run around, skylark, sport, caper, cut capers, scamper, skip, dance, trip, prance, leap, spring, hop, jump, bounce, bob, play, antic, game, stunt, escapade, exploit, revel, spree, fling, playful, frisky, jolly, merry, gleeful, light-hearted, exuberant, high-spirited, spirited, lively, perky, skittish, coltish, kittenish

Frolic as a Noun

Definitions of "Frolic" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “frolic” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement.
• A playful and lively movement or activity.
• Flirtatious or sexual activity or actions.

Synonyms of "Frolic" as a noun (13 Words)

antic	A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement.
caper	A playful skipping movement. A cop caper about intergalactic drug dealers.
escapade	Any carefree episode. He told of their escapade with a borrowed truck.
exploit	A bold or daring feat. Despite a series of colourful exploits his agents obtained little intelligence of value.
fling	The act of flinging. One final fling before a tranquil retirement.
gambol	Gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement. The two of them run off to the woods for a gambol together.
game	Games the score at a particular point or the score needed to win. He was in the restaurant game for the glamour.
play	In games or plays or other performances the time during which play proceeds. Play families are arranged in play houses.
revel	Lively and noisy enjoyment, especially with drinking and dancing. Late night revels.
romp	An easy victory. Their UEFA Cup romp against the Luxembourg part timers.
sport	Someone who engages in sports. Team sports such as soccer and rugby.
spree	A spell or sustained period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind. He went on a six month crime spree.
stunt	A creature (especially a whale) that has been prevented from attaining full growth.

Usage Examples of "Frolic" as a noun

• His injuries were inflicted by the frolics of a young filly.
• Their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly.
• Her poolside frolics.

Frolic as a Verb

Definitions of "Frolic" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “frolic” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Play about with someone in a flirtatious or sexual way.
• Play or move about in a cheerful and lively way.
• Play boisterously.

Synonyms of "Frolic" as a verb (24 Words)

bob	Ride a bobsled. She bobbed her head.
bounce	Hit something so that it bounces. The ball bounced away and he chased it.
caper	Skip or dance about in a lively or playful way. Children were capering about the room.
cavort	Play boisterously. The players cavorted about the pitch.
cut capers	Allow incision or separation.
dance	Perform a particular dance or a role in a ballet. Their cheeks were pressed together as they danced.
disport	Occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion. A painting of ladies disporting themselves by a lake.
frisk	Search as for concealed weapons by running the hands rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets. A horse was frisking his back legs like a colt.
gambol	Play boisterously. The mare gambolled towards her.
hop	Jump lightly. A blackbird was hopping around in the sun.
jump	Jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute. The cat jumped off his lap.
lark	Play boisterously.
lark about	Play boisterously.
leap	Cause to jump or leap. The widow leapt into the funeral pyre.
prance	(of a horse) move with high springy steps. She pranced around the lounge impersonating her favourite pop stars.
rollick	Play boisterously. A satirical novelist who rollicks through the sleaze of the American psyche.
romp	Run easily and fairly fast. A 33 1 no hoper romped home.
run around	Travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means.
scamper	(especially of a small animal or child) run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement. He scampered in like an overgrown puppy.
skip	Cause to skip over a surface. The younger girls had been skipping rope.
skylark	Pass time by playing tricks or practical jokes; indulge in horseplay. He was skylarking with a friend when he fell into a pile of boxes.
sport	Wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner. He was sporting a huge handlebar moustache.
spring	Spring back spring away from an impact. The president sought to spring the hostages.
trip	Make a trip for pleasure. I would like to know if I m the one who s trippin or if it s him.

Usage Examples of "Frolic" as a verb

• The children frolicked in the garden.
• Edward frolicked on the sand.
• He denied allegations that he frolicked with a secretary.

Frolic as an Adjective

Definitions of "Frolic" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “frolic” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Cheerful, merry, or playful.

Synonyms of "Frolic" as an adjective (14 Words)

coltish	Energetic but awkward in one’s movements or behaviour. Their impossibly coltish legs.
exuberant	Joyously unrestrained. A noisy bunch of exuberant youngsters.
frisky	Playful and full of energy. He bounds about like a frisky pup.
gleeful	Full of high-spirited delight. She gave a gleeful chuckle.
high-spirited	Joyously unrestrained.
jolly	Happy and cheerful. We had a very jolly time.
kittenish	Playful like a lively kitten. Her voice had that kittenish quality.
light-hearted	Carefree and happy and lighthearted.
lively	Full of zest or vigor. A lively homeward passage dodging aircraft and E boats.
merry	Cheerful and lively. A merry evening.
perky	Characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness. She certainly looked less than her usual perky self.
playful	Full of fun and high spirits. He gave me a playful punch on the arm.
skittish	(of an animal, especially a horse) nervous or excitable; easily scared. My skittish and immature mother.
spirited	Made lively or spirited. A spirited campaigner for women s rights.

Usage Examples of "Frolic" as an adjective

• A thousand forms of frolic life.