Vocabulary Entry

frisking

|verb • noun

verb

The action of searching someone for concealed items, typically by patting down their clothing.

Example Sentences

"The security guard was frisking the visitors at the entrance."

"Before entering the concert, everyone had to be frisked for weapons."

"The police officer decided to frisk the suspicious individual."

noun

Example Sentences

"The frisking process took longer than expected."

"He felt uncomfortable with the frisking he had to undergo."

"Frisking can sometimes lead to misunderstandings between people and authorities."