What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
frogling
Example
The pond was full of froglings, hopping around in the shallow water. [frogling: noun]
Example
The frogling struggled to swim in the deep end of the pond. [frogling: adjective]
polliwog
Example
The polliwog swam around in circles in the pond, its tail propelling it forward. [polliwog: noun]
Example
The children were fascinated by the polliwogs in the jar, watching them grow and develop over time. [polliwog: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Frog is the most commonly used term for this type of animal, while frogling and polliwog are less common and more specific terms.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between frogling and polliwog?
Frogling is a more formal term than polliwog, which is often used in informal contexts such as children's books or stories.
