frisk

[frisk]

frisk Definition

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

Synonyms for frisk

• search
• check
• inspect
• explore
• romp
• frolic
• gambol
• pat down

Antonyms for frisk

• ignore
• neglect

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.