Frisk

/frɪsk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A playful or lively movement.

The child had a frisk as he ran toward his friends.

verb

To search someone for concealed items by patting down their clothing.

The security guard had to frisk the suspicious individual before allowing him to enter the event.

To move about playfully or with excitement.

The puppy began to frisk around the garden, chasing its tail and hopping in the air.

Middle English 'frisken', from Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse 'friskr' meaning lively.

frisk around

To move about playfully or energetically.

frisk up

To give a lively or playful movement to something.

To look for something in a thorough way.

pat down

To touch someone gently, especially a police officer searching for weapons.

To have fun or enjoy oneself playfully.

We spent the afternoon just frisking around the park.

To engage in lighthearted or silly behavior.

Stop frisking about and focus on your work!