adj
frisky
FRIHS-kee
adj
1
Full of energy and playfulness.
"The frisky kitten chased the ball of yarn around the room."
2
Informally, sexually excited or flirtatious.
"He got a bit frisky after a couple of drinks."
How to Use Frisky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPlayful and lively, or (informally) amorous.
Common pairings
feeling frisky
a frisky puppy
Word Forms
friskier comparative, friskiest superlative
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