Frisky
What it means
Playful, lively, and full of energy.
Reach for it when describing lively, playful energy, especially in a young animal
The frisky foal raced around the field at sunrise.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when springy movement is literally visible
Careful Bouncy infantilizes adults and does not suit formal description.
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everyday
Fits when visible energy animates the subject
Careful Lively behavior may be serious rather than playful.
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warm
mischievous
Fits when play includes harmless rule-bending
Careful Mischievous implies intent to cause trouble.
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warm
Fits when games and light movement are the main behavior
Careful Quiet play may have none of frisky's high energy.
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professional
Fits when high activity is the neutral observation
Careful Energetic lacks the youthful playfulness.
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literary
Fits when energy includes confidence or independence
Careful Spirited can mean defiant and is stronger than frisky.
Opposites 4
- lethargic
- subdued
- listless
- sedate
Common phrases 3
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frisky puppy
The frisky puppy chased leaves across the yard.
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feel frisky
The foal began to feel frisky after the rain.
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frisky mood
A frisky mood spread through the young goats.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Dvortygirl, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated