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Frisk: meaning, definitions and examples

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frisk

 

[ frษชsk ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

searching someone

To frisk means to search someone's clothing for concealed items, typically in a security context, such as when police officers conduct a pat-down. This action is often performed to check for weapons or illegal items.

Synonyms

inspect, pat-down, search

Examples of usage

  • The officer had to frisk the suspect for weapons.
  • Before entering the concert, security personnel will frisk all attendees.
  • She was frustrated when the guard asked to frisk her bag.
  • At the airport, they often frisk passengers before boarding.
Context #2 | Noun

playful activity

Frisk as a noun refers to a lively or playful movement or activity. It can describe an energetic romp or playful frolic.

Synonyms

frolic, play, romp

Examples of usage

  • The children had a joyful frisk in the park.
  • Their innocent frisk in the meadow brought laughter.
  • During the summer, we enjoyed a frisk by the river.

Translations

Translations of the word "frisk" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น revistar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เค‚เค—เคพเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abklopfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memeriksa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑัˆัƒะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeszukaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่บซไฝ“ๆคœๆŸปใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fouiller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ registrar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aramak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์ƒ‰ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูุชูŠุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prohledat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prezrieลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœๆŸฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preiskati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leita eftir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะบัะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒซแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axtarmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ revisar

Word origin

The word 'frisk' has its origins in the early 16th century from Middle Dutch 'frisk' or 'frisch,' meaning lively or fresh. The evolution of its meaning is tied to a sense of energetic movement or activity. Originally used to describe a lively or playful manner, it transitioned to its modern usage associated with searching. Three centuries later, 'frisk' became associated with the act of searching, possibly influenced by its underlying connotation of being active or engaging. Over time, the dual usage of 'frisk'โ€”referring both to playful activities and searching for concealed itemsโ€”became established in the English language. This word exemplifies how language evolves, reflecting changes in cultural practices and legal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,521 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.