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frolicsome

adjective
frol·​ic·​some | \ ˈfrä-lik-sÉ™m How to pronounce frolicsome (audio) \

Definition of frolicsome

: full of gaiety : playful, sportive
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Examples of frolicsome in a Sentence

a frolicsome uncle who was a favorite among his relatives teachers smiling at the frolicsome students leaving school for summer vacation

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 Singing in the remains of Roman baths, the trio exhibit a fraternal, frolicsome energy — opera with the looseness of rock. — Kyle Smith, National Review, "Pavarotti’s Joy of Living," 4 June 2019

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First Known Use of frolicsome

1699, in the meaning defined above

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frolicsome

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English Language Learners Definition of frolicsome

: very lively and playful

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frolicsome

adjective
frol·​ic·​some | \ ˈfrä-lik-sÉ™m How to pronounce frolicsome (audio) \

Kids Definition of frolicsome

: very lively and playful frolicsome ponies

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