frisky

/ˈfrɪski/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfrɪski/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfri-skē/ (ame, mw)

frisky — adjective

  • friskypositive
  • friskiercomparative
  • friskiestsuperlative

1. behaving in an energetic, lively, and playful way, like a young animal or a chil

1.形容詞B1
釋義

behaving in an energetic, lively, and playful way, like a young animal or a child who wants to run around and have fun

例句

The kittens were feeling frisky, chasing each other around the living room until they ran out of energy.

collocation: feeling frisky

Little Wei became frisky after his afternoon nap and ran laughing through the garden with his cousin Ananya.

同義詞
  • playful

    more general; 'frisky' adds a sense of bounding energy

  • lively

    less animal-like, used for people, events, or conversations

  • bouncy

    very informal; suggests physical springiness rather than general energy

  • sprightly

    more formal and old-fashioned; often describes older people who are surprisingly energetic

反義詞
  • lethargic

    suggests a lack of energy due to illness or tiredness

  • sluggish

    describes slow movement and low responsiveness

文法句型

be frisky

feel frisky

too frisky to [verb]

用法筆記

Commonly describes young animals and children, but can also refer to adults in an informal, light-hearted context. Frequently used with verbs like feel, become, or grow.

常見錯誤

❌The kids were very frisky after drinking coffee.
✅The kids were very lively after drinking coffee.
💡'frisky' describes natural playfulness or energy, not a reaction to caffeine.
❌She gave a frisky presentation at work.
✅She gave a lively presentation at work.
💡'frisky' sounds too informal or childish for formal or professional settings.