frisk (frɪsk
)
Definitions
verb
- (intr) to leap, move about, or act in a playful manner; frolic
- (tr) (esp of animals) to whisk or wave briskly ⇒
the dog frisked its tail
- (tr)
- to search (someone) by feeling for concealed weapons, etc
- to rob by searching in this way
noun
- a playful antic or movement; frolic
- the act or an instance of frisking a person
Alternative Forms
ˈfrisker noun ˈfriskingly adverb Word Origin
C16: from Old French frisque , of Germanic origin; related to Old High German frisc lively, fresh
Synonyms
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frolic,
play,
sport,
dance,
trip,
jump,
bounce,
hop,
skip,
romp,
caper,
prance,
cavort,
gambol,
rollick,
curvet,
