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- [frisk]
- /frɪsk/
- /frɪsk/
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- [frisk]
- /frɪsk/
Definitions of frisk word
- verb without object frisk to dance, leap, skip, or gambol; frolic: The dogs and children frisked about on the lawn. 1
- verb with object frisk to search (a person) for concealed weapons, contraband goods, etc., by feeling the person's clothing: The police frisked both of the suspects. 1
- noun frisk a leap, skip, or caper. 1
- noun frisk a frolic or gambol. 1
- noun frisk the act of frisking a person. 1
- noun frisk (of a police officer or other official) pass the hands over (someone) in a search for hidden weapons, drugs, or other items. 1
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Origin of frisk
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English, as adj. < Middle French frisque, perhaps a spelling variant (with mute s) of fri(c)que lively, smart < Germanic (compare Middle Dutch vrec, Old High German freh avaricious, Middle High German vrech brave, German frech insolent); or < Middle French (Flanders) frisque < Middle Dutch frisc fresh
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Parts of speech for Frisk
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
frisk popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
frisk usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for frisk
verb frisk
- caper — Capers are the small green buds of caper plants. They are usually sold preserved in vinegar.
- play — a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
- rollick — to move or act in a carefree, frolicsome manner; behave in a free, hearty, lively, or jovial way.
- romp — to play or frolic in a lively or boisterous manner.
- dance — If you dance a particular kind of dance, you do it or perform it.
noun frisk
- gaming — an amusement or pastime: children's games.
- re-creation — the act of creating anew.
- look over — the act of looking: a look of inquiry.
- look-over — a brief or superficial examination or reading.
- foolery — foolish action or conduct.
Antonyms for frisk
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