frog

FROG

meaning in plain English

A small animal with smooth skin that lives near water, has no tail, and jumps around on its back legs.

Picture a frog leaping onto a lilypad like a tiny green jumper, always near water and never losing its tail.

for example

We saw a frog sitting on a lily pad in the pond.

Ever tried to sneak up on a frog by the pond? One second it’s there, the next it’s gone—just a tiny green blur leaping away like it’s late for an appointment. You blink, and suddenly it’s vanished, leaving you wondering if you even saw it at all.