play (n)
frolic (n)
romp (n)
gambol (n)
caper (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
examples it was all done in play
their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly
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Hypernym diversion, recreation
Derivationally related form caper → caper
Derivationally related form gambol → gambol
Derivationally related form romp → romp
Derivationally related form frolic → frolic
Derivationally related form play → play; play → play
Hyponym flirt, flirting, flirtation, coquetry, dalliance, toying; folly, foolery, tomfoolery, craziness, lunacy, indulgence; game; horseplay; teasing; word play
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Hyponym diversion, recreation
Hypernym flirt, flirting, flirtation, coquetry, dalliance, toying; folly, foolery, tomfoolery, craziness, lunacy, indulgence; game; horseplay; teasing; word play
Derivationally related form romp → romp
Derivationally related form gambol → gambol
Derivationally related form frolic → frolic
Derivationally related form caper → caper
Derivationally related form play → play; play → play

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