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Frisked: meaning, definitions and examples

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frisked

 

[ frɪskt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical search

To frisk someone means to search them for weapons or illegal items by patting down their clothing. This action is commonly performed by law enforcement officers to ensure safety during encounters. The individual being frisked is typically standing, and the search is conducted quickly and respectfully. It is important for officers to follow legal protocols to ensure the search is not invasive.

Synonyms

examine, inspect, pat-down, search

Examples of usage

  • The police frisked the suspect before placing him in the squad car.
  • During the security check, the guard frisked every person entering the building.
  • I felt uncomfortable when the officer frisked me at the checkpoint.

Translations

Translations of the word "frisked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revistado

🇮🇳 खंगाला

🇩🇪 abgetastet

🇮🇩 digeledah

🇺🇦 обшукали

🇵🇱 przeszukany

🇯🇵 身体検査された

🇫🇷 fouillé

🇪🇸 registrado

🇹🇷 arama yapılmış

🇰🇷 신체 수색된

🇸🇦 تفتيش

🇨🇿 prohledán

🇸🇰 prehľadávaný

🇨🇳 搜查过的

🇸🇮 preiskovan

🇮🇸 gengið í gegnum

🇰🇿 тексерілді

🇬🇪 გამოიძიეს

🇦🇿 axtarışdan keçirilib

🇲🇽 registrado

Etymology

The term 'frisk' has its origins in the early 16th century, deriving from the Dutch word 'frisk,' which means 'to leap or skip.' Initially, it was used in the context of lively movement and energetic behavior. Over time, the meaning evolved, particularly in English, where it began to include the act of searching someone by patting them down. The connection to searching likely arose from the notion of checking someone thoroughly, much like one would in a light, playful manner. Over the centuries, this term has been widely adopted in law enforcement contexts, becoming commonplace in descriptions of police procedures.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,235, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.