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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
Plans are devised to miss an hour of work to catch the second half of an unexpectedly tight game between a ranked power conference team and a frisky mid-major.
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Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
It’s got the loose, frisky feel that none of the many Band imitators found a way to copy.
—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
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Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
It’s got the loose, frisky feel that none of the many Band imitators found a way to copy.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frisky
Adjective
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Designers are leaning into contrast, pairing breezy fabrics with tailored precision while a muted yet playful color palette sets the tone.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
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Braswell told Newsweek via TikTok that Sadie started becoming less and less playful with age.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Chamberlin oversaw the spiritual and energetic cleansing of each fragrance during a final ceremonial step.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Higher temperatures generally mean more energetic particles and a higher rate of collisions, leading to brighter auroras.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Located in the lively South Lamar enclave, Zilker Studios also showcases its designer’s flair for space efficiency.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The popularity of this area is booming, with creatives and entrepreneurs enjoying the proximity to both nature and a lively community.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Looking ahead, Netflix plans to continue integrating major studio films into its library, last October expanding its NBCUniversal deal for animated features and adding U.S. rights to live-action titles from both Universal Pictures and Focus Features.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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This means that the growing international voting bloc is an Oscar force to be reckoned with for animated feature.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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The project lay dormant until 2022, with the release of the Klipsch Jubilee, the flagship of the Heritage line, which uses the active crossover to achieve maximum performance.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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Warmer weather in North Carolina means critters are becoming more active.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
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For new mothers without medical complications, the experts recommend a combination of activities such as brisk walking, cycling and muscle-strengthening exercises for at least 120 minutes per week—ideally spread over four or more days.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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To achieve their signature white color and brisk flavor, the stalks of Asparagus officinalis require a signature treatment: a growing season without a hint of sunshine.—
Yolanda Evans,
AFAR Media,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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 31 Mar. 2025.
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