frolic
gb/fɹˈɑlɪk/ us/fɹˈɑlɪk/
B2
Engelsk
hancúrozik, hancúrozás, kiruccanás, csavargás, lefekszik egymással, magáncélú kitérő
UDSAGNSORD
B2
1
hancúrozik
B2
Brugsmønster:
[someone/animal] frolic(s) (about/around/in [place])
The puppies frolicked in the garden all afternoon.
A kiskutyák egész délután a kertben hancúroztak.
Kids were frolicking in the waves while the adults watched from the shore.
A gyerekek a hullámokban hancúroztak, miközben a felnőttek a partról nézték őket.
After the first snowfall, the dog frolicked around the yard with obvious delight.
Læringseksempler
The children frolicked in the park.
A gyerekek a parkban hancúroztak.
My dog likes to frolic in the snow.
A kutyám szeret a hóban hancúrozni.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may use it too broadly for any kind of fun; it usually suggests energetic, playful movement.
Betydning
play and move about happily
Ordforbindelser
frolic in the grass
|frolic on the beach
|frolic in the snow
|frolic around the yard
|frolic about
|frolic with friends
|frolic in the park
|frolic happily
|frolic freely
|frolic in the sunshine
Synonymer
romp (Often suggests energetic, noisy play.)
|
cavort (Similar, sometimes slightly more showy or carefree.)
|
play (More general and less vivid.)
Antonymer
behave (Emphasizes controlled, proper conduct rather than playful movement.)
|
sit still (Directly contrasts with active movement.)
Temaer
daily_life
|movement
|leisure
|emotions
Definition
to play and run around happily
To play and move around in a lively, cheerful way, often running, jumping, or dancing.
NAVNEORD
C1
2
hancúrozás
B2
Brugsmønster:
a frolic (in [place]); frolics
The afternoon turned into a frolic in the woods.
A délután végül vidám hancúrozássá kerekedett az erdőben.
Their childhood was full of outdoor frolics and muddy shoes.
Gyerekkoruk tele volt szabadtéri hancúrozással és sáros cipőkkel.
What started as a photo shoot became a frolic in the surf.
Læringseksempler
We had a frolic in the park after lunch.
Ebéd után volt egy kis hancúrozás a parkban.
Typisk fejl:
Don’t confuse with 'relic' or 'frivolous'; 'a frolic' is specifically a playful time or activity.
Betydning
lively playful activity
Ordforbindelser
a frolic in the park
|a frolic on the beach
|childhood frolics
|a playful frolic
|a frolic in the snow
|summer frolics
|a frolic in the garden
|a frolic with friends
Synonymer
romp (Often implies rough-and-tumble play.)
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caper (Light, playful running or jumping; sometimes more whimsical.)
|
lark (Emphasizes playful fun, often with friends; less about physical movement.)
Antonymer
work (Contrasts with play and leisure.)
|
routine (Contrasts with spontaneous, carefree activity.)
Temaer
daily_life
|leisure
|movement
Definition
a time of happy, energetic play
A period of lively, playful activity; romping or cheerful play.
NAVNEORD
C1
3
kiruccanás
B1
csavargás
B2
Brugsmønster:
a frolic to/through [place]; a weekend frolic
They took a quick frolic to the coast before the semester started.
Tettek egy gyors kiruccanást a tengerpartra, mielőtt elkezdődött a szemeszter.
What was meant to be a simple errand turned into a frolic around town.
Ami egyszerű ügyintézésnek indult, abból egy kis városi csavargás lett.
We planned a one-day frolic in the countryside to escape the heat.
Læringseksempler
We went on a frolic to the beach.
Tettünk egy kiruccanást a strandra.
Typisk fejl:
This sense is less common than the 'playful activity' sense; it often implies something spontaneous and carefree.
Betydning
carefree outing for fun
Ordforbindelser
a weekend frolic
|a little frolic
|a frolic in the city
|a frolic to Paris
|a frolic with friends
|a frolic by the sea
Synonymer
jaunt (A short trip for pleasure; often slightly more neutral.)
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excursion (More planned and neutral; less playful in tone.)
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spree (Often implies indulgence and may be excessive.)
Antonymer
business trip (Travel for work rather than fun.)
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duty (Obligation rather than pleasure.)
Temaer
travel
|leisure
|relationships
Definition
a short trip or activity just for fun
A lighthearted outing or brief escapade taken for pleasure.
UDSAGNSORD
C1
INFORMAL
4
Brugsmønster:
frolic (with [someone])
The tabloid hinted that the two celebrities had been frolicking together on holiday.
A bulvárlap azt sejtette, hogy a két celeb együtt hancúrozott a nyaraláson.
He joked that they spent the weekend frolicking rather than sightseeing.
Viccelődve azt mondta, hogy a hétvégén inkább hancúroztak, mint várost néztek.
Typisk fejl:
This meaning is usually indirect/euphemistic; in many contexts 'frolic' simply means 'play'.
Betydning
engage in playful sex
Ordforbindelser
frolic with
|frolic in bed
|frolic between the sheets
Synonymer
sleep with (Common neutral euphemism for having sex.)
|
hook up (More casual and often implies no commitment.)
Antonymer
abstain (Choose not to have sex.)
Temaer
relationships
|sex
Definition
to have sex (used jokingly or politely)
To engage in playful sexual activity; to have sex, often suggested in a light or euphemistic way.
NAVNEORD
C2
TECHNICAL
5
Brugsmønster:
a frolic (and detour)
The court found the driver was on a frolic, not acting within the scope of employment.
A bíróság úgy találta, hogy a sofőr magáncélú kitérőn volt, nem pedig a munkaköre keretében járt el.
The employer argued the accident happened during an employee’s frolic rather than during work duties.
A munkáltató azzal érvelt, hogy a baleset a dolgozó magáncélú kitérője alatt történt, nem a munkafeladatai közben.
Typisk fejl:
This is a specialized legal meaning and is not the same as ordinary 'fun' in everyday speech.
Betydning
employee’s personal detour (law)
Ordforbindelser
on a frolic
|frolic and detour
|employee frolic
|scope of employment
|vicarious liability
Synonymer
deviation (General term; not specific to the legal doctrine.)
Antonymer
scope of employment (Actions done as part of the job, not a personal departure.)
Temaer
law
|work
Definition
in law, a big personal detour from work
In tort law, a substantial personal deviation by an employee from their work duties, especially one that can remove the employer’s liability for the employee’s actions during that time.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
frolic
IPA
GB/fɹˈɑlɪk/
US/fɹˈɑlɪk/
Stavelser og tryk
frol - ic (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (frol)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: frolic
- Plural: frolics
Verb
- Base: frolic
- 3rd Person Singular: frolics
- Present Participle: frolicking
- Past: frolicked
- Past Participle: frolicked
Ordfamilie
Forms
frolics
noun
frolicking
verb
frolicked
verb
Advanced or less common
frolicsome
adjective
frolicker
noun
Udtryk
frolic and detour
1/fɹˈɑlɪk ˈænd dˈitʊɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
legal categories of deviation
in law, a test for work vs personal actions
Eksempler
- The judge applied the frolic and detour doctrine to decide whether the company was liable.
- In torts class, students learn the frolic and detour distinction early on.
frolic in the hay
1/fɹˈɑlɪk ˈɪn ðə hˈeɪ/
idiom
informal
have sex (playfully said)
to have sex (a joking phrase)
Eksempler
- The comedy is full of jokes about the characters frolicking in the hay.
- The gossip columnist implied the couple had been frolicking in the hay all weekend.
go on a frolic
1/ɡˈoʊ ˈɔn ə fɹˈɑlɪk/
fixed phrase
literary
go out for carefree fun
to go out and have fun
Eksempler
- After exams, they went on a frolic around the city.
- She disappeared for the afternoon, off on a frolic with friends.
Læringseksempler
- We went on a frolic after work.