frolic

 
Pronunciation: /ˈfrɒlɪk/

verb (frolics, frolicking, frolicked)

[no object, usually with adverbial]
  • play or move about in a cheerful and lively way: Edward frolicked on the sand

noun

(often frolics)
  • a playful and lively movement or activity: film of her poolside frolics

adjective

archaic
  • cheerful, merry, or playful: a thousand forms of frolic life

Derivatives

frolicker

noun

Origin:

early 16th century (as an adjective): from Dutch vrolijk 'merry, cheerful'

Spelling rule

If a verb ends in -ic (as in picnic), add a k after the c when adding -ed, -ing, and -er: (frolics, frolicking, frolicked).