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
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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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- friscos, friscoes
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Etymology
A clipped, informal shortening of "San Francisco."
Rhymes for Frisco
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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.
