verb
- searching someone by running hands over their clothing to check for weapons or contraband
- moving or playing in a lively, playful manner
Usage: law enforcement context
noun
- the act of searching someone by running hands over their clothing
Usage: law enforcement context
Examples
- The security guard was frisking passengers at the airport checkpoint.
- Police officers frisked the suspect for weapons before making the arrest.
- The puppies were frisking around in the yard, chasing each other playfully.
- Lambs were frisking in the meadow on the warm spring day.
- The frisking revealed a concealed knife in the suspect’s jacket.
- After the frisking, the officer allowed them to proceed.
- Children were frisking about in the playground during recess.