frisky

frisky

adjective \ˈfris-kē\

frisk·i·erfrisk·i·est

Definition of FRISKY

: inclined to frisk : playful <frisky puppies>; also : lively <a frisky performance>

— frisk·i·ly \ˈfris-kə-lē\ adverb

— frisk·i·ness \-kē-nəs\ noun

Examples of FRISKY

1. The kids were frisky after all that candy.
2. <a frisky kid who keeps the class in stitches with his jokes>

First Known Use of FRISKY

circa 1500

Related to FRISKY

Synonyms

antic, coltish, elfish, fay, playful, frolicsome, larky, rollicking, sportful, sportive

Antonyms

earnest, serious-minded, sober, sobersided

Related Words

coy, kittenish; gay, happy, lighthearted, whimsical; energetic, frolic, jocund, lively, merry, spirited, sprightly, spunky, vivacious; devilish, impish, knavish, mischievous, pixie (also pixy), rascally, roguish; amusing, diverting, enjoyable, entertaining, fun, pleasurable; dabbling, frivolous, goofy, silly, trifling; delightful, pleasant, pleasing; jesting, jocose, jocular, joking, prankish, teasing

Near Antonyms

dutiful, responsible; grave, grim, serious, solemn, somber (or sombre), stern, stolid; no-nonsense, priggish, starchy, stuffy; decorous, formal, proper, sedate, staid; guarded, inhibited, restrained

Rhymes with FRISKY

pliskie, risky, whiskey