Meaning & use
frisky
Playful, energetic, and full of high spirits, especially in a lively way.
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The frisky puppy chased its own tail around the living room.
Spring weather always makes the young colts feel frisky in the pasture.
A note on using this word
"Frisky" most often describes animals or young people, and it can carry a mildly flirtatious meaning in casual adult contexts.
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