What does frolicking mean?
Frolicking means present participle and gerund of frolic.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
present participle and gerund of frolic.
He resolutely set his beard against their boyish frolickings, and often held forth like an oracle concerning the vanity thereof.
“So, so beautiful. I'm gonna do one last roly-poly before we go. [snorting, squealing] At least I had one moment of joy in a life of drudgery. Where will the truffle hunt take us next?” “Nowhere. You're free, Jambone. I'm releasing you from nose jail.” “Really? I can stay here in this paradise and prance and frolic?” “Just stick to frolicking.” “[emotional] Thank you, Mr. Bender. You're the kindest person I've ever met.” “Really? [crying] That's horrible.”
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Frolicking means present participle and gerund of frolic.
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He resolutely set his beard against their boyish frolickings, and often held forth like an oracle concerning the vanity thereof.
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