frisk

[frisk]

frisk Definition

  • 1to search someone quickly with your hands, especially by a police officer, to see if they are carrying anything illegal
  • 2to move around quickly and playfully

Using frisk: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "frisk" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police frisked the suspect for weapons.

  • Example

    The security guard frisked everyone who entered the building.

  • Example

    The dog frisked around the yard, chasing after a ball.

  • Example

    The children frisked about in the park, enjoying the sunshine.

frisk Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for frisk

Phrases with frisk

  • frisk up

    to make someone or something more lively or energetic

    Example

    A cup of coffee will frisk you up.

  • frisk somebody's memory

    to try to remember something

    Example

    I can't frisk my memory for the name of the restaurant.

  • frisk somebody's pockets

    to search someone's pockets for something

    Example

    The thief frisked his pockets and took his wallet.

Origins of frisk

from Old Norse 'friskr', meaning 'lively'

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Summary: frisk in Brief

The verb 'frisk' [frisk] has two main meanings. The first is to search someone quickly with your hands, especially by a police officer, to see if they are carrying anything illegal. The second is to move around quickly and playfully. It can be used in phrases like 'frisk up,' meaning to make someone or something more lively or energetic, and 'frisk somebody's memory,' meaning to try to remember something.