Frisk
(verb)
- To move or act in a lively and playful way.
- To search someone quickly and lightly, especially by running your hands over their clothes, to see if they are carrying weapons or illegal drugs.
Origin:
Middle english frisken, probably of imitative origin.
Examples:
- The children were frisking about in the playground.
- The dog frisked around in the yard.
- The security guard frisked the suspect.
- The police officer frisked the man before allowing him to enter the building.
- The guard frisked the visitor before allowing him to enter the concert.