1
as in playful
given to good-natured joking or teasing
a frisky kid who keeps the class in stitches with his jokes
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as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
the frisky colt didn't like to be kept in his stall
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Recent Examples of frisky
It’s got the loose, frisky feel that none of the many Band imitators found a way to copy.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
Expect particularly frisky bison and elk, which begin to migrate north for summer around this time.
—Tanvi Chheda, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025
But Gunn cautions that this kind of frisky boundary-pushing won’t be a part of every DC Studios project.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
But Julia offered a different response to watching Gino getting frisky with Jasmine.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
Expect particularly frisky bison and elk, which begin to migrate north for summer around this time.
—Tanvi Chheda, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025
But Gunn cautions that this kind of frisky boundary-pushing won’t be a part of every DC Studios project.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
But Julia offered a different response to watching Gino getting frisky with Jasmine.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frisky
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This album embodies the playful, confident and bold nature of this Fire sign, with Gaga bringing out her inner theatre kid.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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With playful prints, fun embroideries, and the softest material, Stripe & Stare has something for everyone—even every astrological sign.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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Amaury is a bright, happy, and energetic boy in search of a family.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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For the first track, she was backed by an energetic male dance troupe; the second performance was more subdued.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2025
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Stripes Everywhere Stripes are having a major design moment, proving that the lively pattern is timeless, versatile, and effortlessly chic.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2025
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The High Kings and Mary Black Palmer Auditorium, 270 Mohegan Ave Pkwy., New London A full evening of Irish music with vocalist Mary Black, lively traditional Irish band The High Kings plus Róisín O is being presented by The Kate but held at Connecticut College’s Palmer Auditorium.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Oscar nominee walked the runway with dramatic, out-to-there lashes that would feel right at home on an animated heroine or villain.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
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For both the animated and live-action cinematic work, the storyboards can help the film team understand how to shoot the scenes, anticipate possible difficulties, and facilitate the actors in understanding their characters and the special settings.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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Molland had been active as a touring musician and frontman through last September.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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Currently, there are 40 active tribes that participate in parades and events during Mardi Gras, Super Sundays and St. Joseph’s Day.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The soccer-specific venue does brisk business with concerts and other non-sports events.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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Flirting With Disaster is a brisk read, keeping readers turning the pages to find out who Meena will choose.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Your business should excite your customers, frustrate your competitors and animate and motivate your people.—
Jeffrey Russell,
Forbes,
6 Nov. 2024
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Photo : Paul Barnaby Robert Longo photographs animate the entry foyer.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Frisky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frisky. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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