frisk
verb (used without object)
to dance, leap, skip, or gambol; frolic.
had been frisking
-
past perfect progressiveof frisk.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The little dog, who had been frisking about and wagging his tail, sat up and begged, looking from one to the other of the young people with a beseeching whine.
From The Adventure League by Hilda T. Skae
Waggie, who had been frisking near him, suddenly became solemn.
From Chasing an Iron Horse Or, A Boy's Adventures in the Civil War by Edward Robins
