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Definition of frolicsome

frolicsome

/ˈfrɑːlɪksəm/
frol · ic · some
Adverb:frolicsomely
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frolicsome Lexical Profile

frolicsome Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Lively, merry, and full of playful energy or high spirits.

Example

"The frolicsome puppies chased each other in circles across the sunlit lawn."

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• Nearby Words

frogmouth
frogspawn
frolic
frolicsome
from
frond
front

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from 'frolic' (borrowed from Dutch 'vrolijk', meaning 'merry' or 'cheerful') combined with the native English adjective suffix '-some'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frolicsome. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frolicsome
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