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Synonyms of frisk

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Another word for frisk is frolicsome. Other synonyms of frisk are frisky, gambol, frolic, frisking and patdown.

Synonyms and similar words for frisk

adjectiveLively; brisk.

nounA little playful skip or leap; a brisk and lively movement.

nounThe act of frisking, of searching for something by feeling someone's body.

  • friskingThe act or an instance of checking someone's clothes and body for weapons or contraband.
  • patdownAn act of patting somebody's clothes to check for concealed weapons, etc.

verbMore synonyms

  • pat downTo frisk; to check someone's body for concealed items, especially weapons.

Meaning of frisk

  1. adjective Lively; brisk.
  2. noun A little playful skip or leap; a brisk and lively movement.
  3. noun The act of frisking, of searching for something by feeling someone's body.

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Questions about synonyms of frisk

What is another word for frisk?
Frisk has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as frolicsome, frisky, gambol, frolic, frisking, patdown and pat down.
What does frisk mean?
Frisk means lively; brisk.

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