FRISK


Meaning of FRISK in English

■ verb

1》 (of a police officer or official) pass the hands over (someone) in a search for hidden weapons or drugs.

2》 (of an animal or person) skip or move playfully; frolic.

■ noun

1》 a search by ~ing.

2》 a playful skip or leap.

Derivatives

~er noun

Origin

C16: from obs. ~ 'lively', from OFr. frisque 'alert, lively'.

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