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Frolicsome

Frol′ic-some

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Adj.
Full of gayety and mirth; given to pranks; sportive.
Frol′ic-some-ly
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adv.
Frol′ic-some-ness
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Noun.

Definition 2024


frolicsome

frolicsome

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frolicsome (comparative more frolicsome, superlative most frolicsome)

  1. Characterised or marked by frolicking; playful.
    • James Payn, On Our Dog Jock
      A rollicksome frolicsome rare old cock
      As ever did nothing was our dog Jock;
      A gleesome fleasome affectionate beast,
      As slow at a fight, as swift at a feast []

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