frisky
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of frisky
Explanation
The adjective frisky means playful or lively. Your frisky puppy likes to play tug-of-war with your socks, whether they're on or off your feet. Frisky is from the Middle English word frisk, which in turn was based on the Old French word frisque. In all cases, the words mean lively and merry. Frisky is often used to describe animals, but the term is also sometimes used as a mild euphemism for being playfully affectionate.
Vocabulary lists containing frisky
Dog Vocabulary: A Canine Lexicon
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"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl
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But “The Sign,” which also finds Chilli trying to save the wedding when Frisky runs off, gives the adult characters even more time in the spotlight.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2024
Don’t even get me started on Gutsy, Spunky and Frisky — the unfortunate spawn of Relatable.
From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2022
On Wednesday evening, Cohn complained loudly about Trump while dining with friends at a Long Island restaurant called the Frisky Oyster.
From Washington Post • Aug. 25, 2017
Slate’s Double X, xoJane, The Hairpin and The Frisky were among the most popular.
From The Guardian • May 20, 2017
There are old-timers, too, like Frisky and Sal, who’ve already made their bank and are basically retired.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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