noun

Frisco

FRIHS-koh

Frisco (noun) means informal nickname for the city of San Francisco. Example: “He grew up in Frisco and never lost the accent.”

noun

Informal nickname for the city of San Francisco.

"He grew up in Frisco and never lost the accent."

"They took the train up to Frisco for the weekend."

How to use Frisco

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual nickname locals and outsiders use for San Francisco.

Common mistake

Some longtime San Francisco residents dislike the nickname "Frisco" and consider it a tourist term.

Word forms

friscos plural, friscoes plural

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Etymology

A clipped, informal shortening of "San Francisco."

Rhymes for Frisco

disco cisco Francisco

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Frisco” mean?

The word “Frisco” means informal nickname for the city of San Francisco. In plain terms, a casual nickname locals and outsiders use for San Francisco.

How do you pronounce “Frisco”?

“Frisco” is pronounced FRIHS-koh (/ˈfɹɪskoʊ̯/ in IPA).

How do you use “Frisco” in a sentence?

Here is “Frisco” used in a sentence: “He grew up in Frisco and never lost the accent.”

What part of speech is “Frisco”?

“Frisco” is a noun.