frisk — to search someone for hidden weapons, drugs, or stolen goods by running hands over their clothing
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to search someone for hidden weapons, drugs, or stolen goods by running hands over their clothing
Pronunciation (IPA): /frɪsk/
Korean meaning: 몸수색하다, 소지품을 검사하다
Korean pronunciation: **프**리스크
Example Sentences
- The bouncer had to frisk everyone entering the exclusive club, even the celebrities.
- My cat loves to frisk around the house at 3 AM, apparently thinking it's playtime.
- Airport security will frisk you if the metal detector goes off.
frisk
VERB//frɪsk//
to search someone for hidden weapons, drugs, or stolen goods by running hands over their clothing
Security officer frisking passenger for hidden items
Frisk with brisk moves to reduce the risk!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기 프랑스어 'frisquer'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '활기차게 움직이다'라는 의미였다가 후에 '검색하다'의 의미가 추가되었습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The bouncer had to frisk everyone entering the exclusive club, even the celebrities.”
“My cat loves to frisk around the house at 3 AM, apparently thinking it's playtime.”
“Airport security will frisk you if the metal detector goes off.”
“The lambs frisked in the meadow like they were auditioning for a Disney movie.”
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