frisky
word
Definition
Full of energy, playful, and lively, especially used to describe animals or people who are active and want to have fun.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly describes animals (especially young ones) showing playful, energetic behavior. Can describe people (usually children, sometimes adults in a light, flirtatious way). Informal and friendly. Common with words like 'puppy,' 'kitten,' or 'in a frisky mood.'
Spanish: juguetón - travieso (animal)Portuguese (BR): brincalhão - arteiro (animal)Portuguese (PT): brincalhão - traquina (animal)Chinese (Simplified): 活泼的 - 爱玩耍的Chinese (Traditional): 活潑的 - 愛玩耍的Hindi: चंचल - शरारती (पशु)Arabic: لعوب - نشيط (حيوان)Bengali: চঞ্চল - প্রাণবন্তRussian: игривый - резвыйJapanese: 元気いっぱい - はしゃいだVietnamese: tinh nghịch - hiếu độngKorean: 까불거리는 - 장난기 많은Turkish: oynak - enerjikUrdu: شرارتی - چنچلIndonesian: ceria - lincah - penuh semangat
Example Sentences
The frisky puppy chased its tail.
basic
My cat is always frisky in the morning.
basic
The lambs were feeling frisky and jumped around the field.
basic
She felt a bit frisky after her morning coffee.
natural
Kids always get frisky when the weather turns warm.
natural
That horse gets frisky if you don’t let him run every day.
natural