FROLIC Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word frolic. (close relations)
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gambol | verbv | |||||||
noun • gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement verb • play boisterously | ||||||||
romp | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an easy victory • a girl who behaves in a boyish manner • gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement verb • play boisterously • run easily and fairly fast • win easily | ||||||||
caper | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis • pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces • a crime (especially a robbery) • a playful leap or hop • gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement verb • jump about playfully | ||||||||
cavort | verbv | |||||||
verb • play boisterously | ||||||||
play | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage • a theatrical performance of a drama • a preset plan of action in team sports • a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill • a state in which action is feasible • utilization or exercise • an attempt to get something • activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules • (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds • the removal of constraints • a weak and tremulous light • verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously) • movement or space for movement • gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement • (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession • the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) • the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully verb • participate in games or sport • act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome • play on an instrument • play a role or part • be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children • replay (as a melody) • perform music on (a musical instrument) • pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind • move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly • bet or wager (money) • engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion • pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity • emit recorded sound • perform on a certain location • put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game • engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously • behave in a certain way • cause to emit recorded audio or video • manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination • use to one's advantage • consider not very seriously • be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way • behave carelessly or indifferently • cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space • perform on a stage or theater • be performed or presented for public viewing • cause to happen or to occur as a consequence • discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream • make bets • stake on the outcome of an issue • shoot or hit in a particular manner • use or move • employ in a game or in a specific position • contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle • exhaust by allowing to pull on the line | ||||||||
rollick | verbv | |||||||
verb • play boisterously | ||||||||
sport | nounn | |||||||
noun • an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition • the occupation of athletes who compete for pay • (Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine • a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances • someone who engages in sports • (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration • verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously) verb • wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner • play boisterously | ||||||||
carouse | verbv | |||||||
noun • revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party verb • engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking | ||||||||
dance | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an artistic form of nonverbal communication • a party of people assembled for dancing • taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music • a party for social dancing verb • move in a graceful and rhythmical way • move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance • skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways | ||||||||
revel | verbv | |||||||
noun • unrestrained merrymaking verb • take delight in • celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities | ||||||||
skip | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a gait in which steps and hops alternate • a mistake resulting from neglect verb • bypass • intentionally fail to attend • jump lightly • leave suddenly • bound off one point after another • cause to skip over a surface | ||||||||
disport | verbv | |||||||
verb • occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion • play boisterously | ||||||||
frisk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs verb • play boisterously • search as for concealed weapons by running the hands rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets | ||||||||
lark | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • North American songbirds having a yellow breast • a songbird that lives mainly on the ground in open country; has streaky brown plumage • any of numerous predominantly Old World birds noted for their singing • any carefree episode verb • play boisterously | ||||||||
skylark | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • brown-speckled European lark noted for singing while hovering at a great height verb • play boisterously | ||||||||
lark about | verbv | |||||||
verb • play boisterously | ||||||||
run around | verbv | |||||||
verb • play boisterously |