Vocabulary Entry

frisk

|verb • noun • noun

verb

To search someone or something by patting down their clothing or surfaces to find concealed items.

Example Sentences

"The security guard had to frisk the students before they entered the concert."

"Police officers will often frisk a suspect for weapons after an arrest."

"She felt uncomfortable when the metal detector did not pick up the need to frisk her bag."

noun

Example Sentences

"The frisk at the airport was thorough, but the agents were polite."

"He gave his backpack a quick frisk to ensure he didn’t forget anything."

"After a brief frisk, they found the missing keys in the jacket pocket."

noun

Example Sentences

"The children’s frisk in the park filled the air with laughter."

"A quick frisk around the garden helped lift her spirits."

"Watching the dog as it took a frisk around the yard made her smile."