The act of behaving frivolously; engaging in lighthearted, unserious activities.
Present participle of 'frivol,' from back-formation of 'frivolous.'
Contemporary research shows that 'frivoling'—or what we now call 'play' and 'leisure'—is actually neurologically crucial for learning and problem-solving, making historical criticism of frivolity look ironically backward.
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