frisk

/fɹɪsk/

noun

A frolic; a fit of wanton gaiety; a gambol: a little playful skip or leap.

Examples :

"The children's frisk across the playground was full of energy and laughter. "

entertainment action

verb

To frolic, gambol, skip, dance, leap.

Examples :

"The children frisked around the park, skipping and laughing. "

action entertainment dance sport

verb

To search somebody by feeling his or her body and clothing.

Examples :

"The police frisked the suspiciously-acting individual and found a knife as well as a bag of marijuana."

police law action

adjective

Lively; brisk

Examples :

"The little girl skipped down the sidewalk with a frisk step. "

character nature

Meanings

Examples :

"The children's frisk across the playground was full of energy and laughter. "

Examples :

"The children frisked around the park, skipping and laughing. "

Examples :

"The police frisked the suspiciously-acting individual and found a knife as well as a bag of marijuana."

Examples :

"The little girl skipped down the sidewalk with a frisk step. "

Related Words

individual noun

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

suspiciously adverb

(manner) In a way suggesting suspicion.

laughter noun

The sound of laughing, produced by air so expelled; any similar sound.

playful adjective

Liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.

children noun

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

playground noun

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

somebody noun

A recognised or important person, a celebrity.

skipping verb

To move by hopping on alternate feet.

sidewalk noun

A footpath, usually paved, at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians; a pavement (UK) or footpath (Australia, New Zealand)

laughing verb

To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter.

clothing verb

To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.

marijuana noun

A drug smoked or ingested for euphoric effect, cannabis.