frisky

[ fris-kee ]

adjective

, frisk·i·er, frisk·i·est.

1. lively; frolicsome; playful.

frisky

/ ˈfrɪskɪ /

adjective

1. lively, high-spirited, or playful

Derived Forms

• ˈfriskily, adverb
• ˈfriskiness, noun

Other Words From

• friski·ly adverb
• friski·ness noun
• un·frisky adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of frisky¹

First recorded in 1515–25; frisk + -y ¹

Example Sentences

By contrast, “Gangplank Galleon,” which accompanies the game’s climactic pirate ship boss fight, begins in the frisky style of an accordion-led sea shanty.

From New York Times

I don’t feel frisky, but I feel fine.’

From Los Angeles Times

The giant, slow-motion Galápagos tortoise may even get frisky and mate.

From New York Times

Yoli, for instance, cringes when her parents get frisky with each other, yet she expects her dad to be comfortable when she holds forth on her sex life.

From Los Angeles Times

And that Allie, the frisky girl, having overcome various impediments to their love, winds up his wife.

From New York Times

Related Words

• jumpy
• lively
• playful