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/
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!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Frisk derives from 16th-century French 'frisquer', originally meaning 'to move in a lively manner'. The sense evolved in English to include 'to search' or 'to pat down', particularly in the context of searching a person for concealed items.
Breakdown
The word comes directly from French 'frisquer' (to move briskly, to frisk), which itself likely derives from Germanic roots meaning 'quick' or 'lively'. The morphological shift from a general movement verb to a specific searching action represents semantic evolution in English usage.
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📝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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