- present participle of frolic.
frolicking
Example Sentences
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We would be sipping ice-cold spritzes at cafés overlooking the Mediterranean, frolicking down cobblestone streets lined with charming boutiques, and marveling at the frescoes and marble sculptures adorning grand cathedrals.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Some videos show puppies frolicking or close-ups of squirrels, others stream loops of squishy toys enjoyed by other animals or humans.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
Oregon officials have pushed back forcefully, flooding their own social media with images of colorful cafe tables, sun-drenched farmers markets, rose gardens in full bloom and parks bursting with children, families and frolicking dogs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2025
The layered effect is magical—as if the vessel were malleable, atmospheric, and the figures were frolicking within its translucent skin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2025
The two cubs were frolicking in the corner of the cave.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
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