frolic
gb/fɹˈɑlɪk/ us/fɹˈɑlɪk/
B2
Inggeris
hancúrozik, hancúrozás, kiruccanás, csavargás, lefekszik egymással, magáncélú kitérő
KATA KERJA
B2
1
hancúrozik
B2
Corak penggunaan:
[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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
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.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may use it too broadly for any kind of fun; it usually suggests energetic, playful movement.
Maksud
play and move about happily
Kolokasi
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
Sinonim
romp (Often suggests energetic, noisy play.)
|
cavort (Similar, sometimes slightly more showy or carefree.)
|
play (More general and less vivid.)
Antonim
behave (Emphasizes controlled, proper conduct rather than playful movement.)
|
sit still (Directly contrasts with active movement.)
Tema
daily_life
|movement
|leisure
|emotions
Definisi
to play and run around happily
To play and move around in a lively, cheerful way, often running, jumping, or dancing.
KATA NAMA
C1
2
hancúrozás
B2
Corak penggunaan:
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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
We had a frolic in the park after lunch.
Ebéd után volt egy kis hancúrozás a parkban.
Kesilapan biasa:
Don’t confuse with 'relic' or 'frivolous'; 'a frolic' is specifically a playful time or activity.
Maksud
lively playful activity
Kolokasi
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
Sinonim
romp (Often implies rough-and-tumble play.)
|
caper (Light, playful running or jumping; sometimes more whimsical.)
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lark (Emphasizes playful fun, often with friends; less about physical movement.)
Antonim
work (Contrasts with play and leisure.)
|
routine (Contrasts with spontaneous, carefree activity.)
Tema
daily_life
|leisure
|movement
Definisi
a time of happy, energetic play
A period of lively, playful activity; romping or cheerful play.
KATA NAMA
C1
3
kiruccanás
B1
csavargás
B2
Corak penggunaan:
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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
We went on a frolic to the beach.
Tettünk egy kiruccanást a strandra.
Kesilapan biasa:
This sense is less common than the 'playful activity' sense; it often implies something spontaneous and carefree.
Maksud
carefree outing for fun
Kolokasi
a weekend frolic
|a little frolic
|a frolic in the city
|a frolic to Paris
|a frolic with friends
|a frolic by the sea
Sinonim
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.)
Antonim
business trip (Travel for work rather than fun.)
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duty (Obligation rather than pleasure.)
Tema
travel
|leisure
|relationships
Definisi
a short trip or activity just for fun
A lighthearted outing or brief escapade taken for pleasure.
KATA KERJA
C1
INFORMAL
4
Corak penggunaan:
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.
Kesilapan biasa:
This meaning is usually indirect/euphemistic; in many contexts 'frolic' simply means 'play'.
Maksud
engage in playful sex
Kolokasi
frolic with
|frolic in bed
|frolic between the sheets
Sinonim
sleep with (Common neutral euphemism for having sex.)
|
hook up (More casual and often implies no commitment.)
Antonim
abstain (Choose not to have sex.)
Tema
relationships
|sex
Definisi
to have sex (used jokingly or politely)
To engage in playful sexual activity; to have sex, often suggested in a light or euphemistic way.
KATA NAMA
C2
TECHNICAL
5
Corak penggunaan:
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.
Kesilapan biasa:
This is a specialized legal meaning and is not the same as ordinary 'fun' in everyday speech.
Maksud
employee’s personal detour (law)
Kolokasi
on a frolic
|frolic and detour
|employee frolic
|scope of employment
|vicarious liability
Sinonim
deviation (General term; not specific to the legal doctrine.)
Antonim
scope of employment (Actions done as part of the job, not a personal departure.)
Tema
law
|work
Definisi
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.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
frolic
IPA
GB/fɹˈɑlɪk/
US/fɹˈɑlɪk/
Suku kata dan tekanan
frol - ic (2 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (frol)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: frolic
- Plural: frolics
Verb
- Base: frolic
- 3rd Person Singular: frolics
- Present Participle: frolicking
- Past: frolicked
- Past Participle: frolicked
Keluarga kata
Forms
frolics
noun
frolicking
verb
frolicked
verb
Advanced or less common
frolicsome
adjective
frolicker
noun
Ungkapan
frolic and detour
1/fɹˈɑlɪk ˈænd dˈitʊɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
legal categories of deviation
in law, a test for work vs personal actions
Contoh
- 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)
Contoh
- 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
Contoh
- After exams, they went on a frolic around the city.
- She disappeared for the afternoon, off on a frolic with friends.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- We went on a frolic after work.