frolicsome
pronunciation
How to pronounce frolicsome in British English: UK [ˈfrɒlɪksəm]
How to pronounce frolicsome in American English: US [ˈfrɑlɪksəm]
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- Adjective:
- given to merry frolicking
Word Origin
- frolicsome (adj.)
- 1690s, from frolic + -some (1).
Example
- 1. As the happy time drew near , the lions and tigers climbing up the bedroom walls became quite tame and frolicsome .
- 2. The game was played in a friendly , high-spirited way , with frolicsome behaviour on both sides .