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View usage for: (frɪski) Word forms: comparative friskier, superlative friskiestadjectiveA frisky animal or person is energetic and playful, and may be difficult to control. His horse was feeling frisky, and he had to hold the reins tightly. Synonyms: lively, spirited, romping, playful More Synonyms of frisky frisky in British English (ˈfrɪskɪ) adjectiveWord forms: friskier or friskiestlively, high-spirited, or playful Also (rare): friskful Derived forms friskily (ˈfriskily) adverb friskiness (ˈfriskiness) noun frisky in American English (ˈfrɪski) adjectiveWord forms: ˈfriskier or ˈfriskiest inclined to frisk about; lively; playful; frolicsome; merry Derived forms friskily (ˈfriskily) adverb friskiness (ˈfriskiness) noun Examples of 'frisky' in a sentencefrisky United were in one of their frisky moods.The second time he came round to my place and was in a frisky mood.Where we like to get frisky depends on where we live.His wife said he had been getting frisky.He takes me riding on a frisky Icelandic horse.All you need to do is put one on the next time you're getting frisky.You are now in your twenties, feeling a bit frisky and looking for love.DRINK beer for cheer and whisky to get frisky? Getting frisky about new film. Definition lively, high-spirited, or playful His horse was feeling frisky. Synonyms romping in high spirits full of beans (informal) coltish frolicsome ludic (literary) sportive full of joie de vivre Opposites wooden , dull , lacklustre , sedate , demure , stodgy , stolid , pensive Additional synonymsShe was bouncy and full of energy. Synonyms lively, active, enthusiastic, energetic, bubbly, exuberant, irrepressible, ebullient, perky, chirpy (informal), sprightly, vivacious, effervescent, chipper (informal), full of beans (informal), zestful, full of pep (informal), bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Synonyms frisky, lively, romping, playful, unruly, skittish, frolicsome, ludic (literary), sportiveDefinition lively and wishing to have fun and excitement Her high-spirited demeanour was not ideally suited for palace life. Synonyms lively, spirited, vivacious, vital, daring, dashing, bold, energetic, animated, vibrant, exuberant, bouncy, boisterous, fun-loving, ebullient, sparky, effervescent, alive and kicking, full of life, spunky (informal), full of beans (informal), frolicsome, mettlesome- fringed
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Additional synonymsDefinition lively and flirtatious pouting, kittenish waifs Synonyms playful, spirited, lively, cheerful, mischievous, coy, joyous, fun-loving, sprightly, vivacious, flirtatious, impish, frisky, coquettish, puckish, frolicsome, ludic (literary), sportive, larkish (informal) Definition full of high spirits and fun They tumbled around like playful children. Synonyms lively, spirited, cheerful, merry, mischievous, joyous, sprightly, vivacious, rollicking, impish, frisky, puckish, coltish, kittenish, frolicsome, ludic (literary), sportive, gay (old-fashioned), larkish (informal) Definition boisterously carefree outrageous, and a rollicking good read Synonyms boisterous, spirited, lively, romping, merry, hearty, playful, exuberant, joyous, carefree, jaunty, cavorting, sprightly, jovial, swashbuckling, frisky, rip-roaring (informal), devil-may-care, full of beans (informal), frolicsome, sportiveDefinition showing liveliness or courage He wanted merely to provoke a spirited debate. Synonyms lively, vigorous, energetic, animated, game, active, bold, sparkling, have-a-go (informal), courageous, ardent, feisty (informal), plucky, high-spirited, sprightly, vivacious, spunky (informal), mettlesome, (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) |