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friskiest

 

[ ˈfrɪs.ki ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

animal behavior

Friskiest describes an energetic or playful state, often associated with animals displaying lively behavior. The term emphasizes a spirited and exuberant disposition, commonly seen in young animals or during certain playful interactions.

Synonyms

energetic, lively, playful, spirited

Examples of usage

  • The puppy was feeling frisky and started jumping around.
  • After a long nap, the cat was frisky and ready to play.
  • The foal was frisky, galloping around the field.
Context #2 | Adjective

general mood

In a broader context, frisky can refer to a lively or buoyant mood that expresses joy and playfulness. It suggests a carefree and jovial attitude, often seen in people who are in high spirits.

Synonyms

cheerful, jovial, light-hearted, merry

Examples of usage

  • She felt frisky after winning the game.
  • The children were in a frisky mood during the party.
  • His frisky behavior lightened the atmosphere.

Translations

Translations of the word "friskiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais brincalhão

🇮🇳 सबसे शरारती

🇩🇪 lebhaftesten

🇮🇩 paling nakal

🇺🇦 найшаленіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej figlarny

🇯🇵 最も元気な

🇫🇷 le plus espiègle

🇪🇸 el más travieso

🇹🇷 en yaramaz

🇰🇷 가장 장난기 많은

🇸🇦 الأكثر شقاوة

🇨🇿 nejveselejší

🇸🇰 najzábavnejší

🇨🇳 最顽皮的

🇸🇮 najbolj nagajiv

🇮🇸 fyndnasti

🇰🇿 ең көңілді

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მხიარული

🇦🇿 ən şən

🇲🇽 el más travieso

Etymology

The word 'frisky' has its origins in the early 18th century, derived from the dialectal term 'frisk,' which means to leap or skip playfully. This term has roots in the Middle English 'frisk,' which meant lively or sprightly, related to the Old Norse word 'fríkr,' meaning lively or cheerful. The evolution of the term reflects a connection to joyous, energetic movement, which was frequently associated with the playful behavior of animals, particularly young ones. As the word gained popularity, it broadened to encompass human moods and behaviors, conveying a sense of merriment and spiritedness. 'Frisky' has since established itself in everyday language, often used to describe both animals and people exhibiting a lively, playful demeanor.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,429, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.