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Grammar : Adj
Spell : fris-kee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfrɪs ki

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Définition of frisky

Origin :
  • c.1500, from frisk "lively" + -y (2). Related: Friskiness.
  • adj full of spirit
Example sentences :
  • Frogs the frisky, frogs the spotted, were our comedy that day.
  • Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 10, No. 58, August, 1862 » by Various
  • Still there was a touch o' the frisky that set me wondering. '
  • Extract from : « A Pair of Blue Eyes » by Thomas Hardy
  • When he came on board at Sandridge, he looked as frisky and larky as a boy.
  • Extract from : « A Boy's Voyage Round the World » by The Son of Samuel Smiles
  • I know that finely, I'd have liked it myself when I was young and frisky like you.
  • Extract from : « The Northern Iron » by George A. Birmingham
  • But poor Frisky was so tired that he lay right down and went to sleep.
  • Extract from : « The Tale of Jimmy Rabbit » by Arthur Scott Bailey
  • Frisky Squirrel was there, too, sitting in a corner and holding onto his head.
  • Extract from : « The Tale of Jimmy Rabbit » by Arthur Scott Bailey
  • "I could do it, if you'd let me start from a tree," Frisky Squirrel said.
  • Extract from : « The Tale of Jimmy Rabbit » by Arthur Scott Bailey
  • Frisky Squirrel said he supposed so—but it was a strange thing to do.
  • Extract from : « The Tale of Jimmy Rabbit » by Arthur Scott Bailey
  • It had the disposition to be “frisky,” but usually appeared to be lacking in strength.
  • Extract from : « The Hunters' Feast » by Mayne Reid
  • Guess the frisky little craft must have given a kick just about then.
  • Extract from : « Motor Boat Boys Mississippi Cruise » by Louis Arundel

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