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frisk
(fr/I/sk )

adjective (a)

  • Lively; brisk; frolicsome; frisky.(adjective)
    source: webster1913
  • A frolic; a fit of wanton gayety; a gambol: a little playful skip or leap.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs(noun.act)
    Example:
    He gave the suspect a quick frisk.
    Synonym:
    frisking
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • play boisterously(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    cavort, disport, frolic, gambol, lark, lark about, rollick, romp, run around, skylark, sport
    source: wordnet30
  • search as for concealed weapons by running the hands rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets(verb.contact)
    Example:
    The police frisked everyone at the airport.
    source: wordnet30
  • To leap, skip, dance, or gambol, in fronc and gayety.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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