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frisk
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- pronunciation:
- frIsk
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
frisks, frisking, frisked |
| definition: |
to leap or skip in a lively and happy manner; frolic (often fol. by "about").
The dog frisked about in the yard, happy to be outside.- similar words:
- antic, caper, cavort, frolic, gambol, romp, skip
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| related words: |
bounce, dance, hop, leap, trip |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to search for something concealed on (someone) by passing one's hands quickly over the clothing.
The police frisked everyone entering the prison.- similar words:
- search
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a playful act; gambol.
- similar words:
- caper, romp
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| related words: |
bounce, leap, trip |
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| derivations: |
friskingly (adv.), frisker (n.) |
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