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Grammar : Adj

Spell : fris-kee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfrɪs ki

Definition 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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