Synonyms for frisky
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Abounding in energy or playfulness.
He had his hands full, with three frisky kittens in the house.
Related words
- Word family
- friskiness
Example sentences
- energetic Gamma rays are composed of very energetic photons.
- playful The dolphin is an intelligent and playful creature.
- effervescent They looked effervescent in their costumes.
- rollicking Mary's giving Tom a rollicking.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| frisky | rising | |
| energetic | steady | |
| playful | rising | |
| effervescent | steady | |
| rollicking | rising | |
| drippy | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- gay1
- 5 letters
- alive2, horny2, jolly2, frisk1, zippy2
- 6 letters
- active2, lively2, hearty2, wanton2, drippy
- 7 letters
- playful2, zestful2, coltish
- 8 letters
- spirited3, sportive, gamesome
- 9 letters
- energetic4, vivacious3, sprightly2, kittenish
- 10 letters
- rollicking3, frolicsome
- 12 letters
- enthusiastic5, effervescent4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (alive2 = 2 syllables).