frisk

🇺🇸 /frɪsk/ 🇬🇧 /frɪsk/
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verb
R

To search someone by touching or patting their body to find hidden items like weapons or drugs.

The security guard frisked the suspect to ensure his safety.

R

To move in a playful or energetic way, often seen in animals.

The puppy frisked around the room, excited to see its owner.

translation

v. To search someone by touching or patting their body to find hidden items like weapons or drugs.; To move in a playful or energetic way, often seen in animals.

Word Forms

3rd Present frisks
Past frisked
Perfect frisked
Progressive frisking