Frisky: meaning, definitions and examples

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frisky

 

[ ˈfrɪski ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

playful mood

Frisky describes a lively, playful, or energetic attitude or demeanor. It is often used to describe animals, especially pets that exhibit playful behavior, but can also refer to humans who are vibrant and lively. When someone is feeling frisky, they might act in a spirited or cheeky manner. This term can also imply a sense of being sexually playful or flirtatious.

Synonyms

energetic, frivolous, lively, playful, spirited.

Examples of usage

  • The frisky puppy ran around the yard.
  • She felt frisky after a long day at work.
  • He gave a frisky wink before walking away.

Translations

Translations of the word "frisky" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vivaz

🇮🇳 चंचल

🇩🇪 lebhaft

🇮🇩 ceria

🇺🇦 живий

🇵🇱 żywotny

🇯🇵 元気な

🇫🇷 espiègle

🇪🇸 juguetón

🇹🇷 neşeli

🇰🇷 짖궂은

🇸🇦 مرح

🇨🇿 čilý

🇸🇰 živý

🇨🇳 活泼的

🇸🇮 živahen

🇮🇸 lívandi

🇰🇿 ширақ

🇬🇪 ცოცხალი

🇦🇿 canlı

🇲🇽 juguetón

Etymology

The word 'frisky' has its origins in the early 18th century, first recorded in 1719, derived from the Scottish term 'frisk', which meant lively or merry. The etymology can be traced back further to the Middle English word 'frisk', which was used to describe someone who was lively and spirited. The adoption of the word into common English usage allowed it to expand from describing the behavior of animals, particularly young creatures full of energy, to include human behaviors as well. Over time, 'frisky' has maintained its association with playful and spirited actions, adapting its meaning slightly in different contexts but retaining its core essence of liveliness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,187 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.