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friskiness


Meanings
  • noun

    A state of being lively, playful, and full of energy, often in a mischievous or sexually suggestive way.

    - "The kittens showed their friskiness by chasing each other around the room."
    - "Despite her age, my grandmother still had a certain friskiness that kept her young at heart."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with friskiness
prissiness , dissiness , missiness
Variants
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friskier , friskiest , friskily , friskiness , friskinesses , frisky
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to shudder' or 'to tremble', friskiness comes from the Old English word 'friscian'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a lively and energetic disposition.


Trivia
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  1. Friskiness is often associated with youth and vitality.

  2. The word 'frisk' is also used as a verb, meaning 'to search (someone or something) roughly or thoroughly, especially for weapons or contraband'.

  3. Friskiness is a common theme in children's literature, such as in the 'Frisky Dingo' series.


Related Concepts
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  1. playfulness: Friskiness is a form of playfulness, characterized by a lively and energetic disposition.

  2. mischief: Friskiness can also have a mischievous component, as when someone displays a teasing or provocative behavior.

  3. sexuality: Friskiness can also be a sexual term, referring to a lively and energetic sexual disposition or behavior.


Culture
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Friskiness is a common theme in literature and art, often portrayed as a desirable trait in youth and sexuality. In music, it can be found in genres such as jazz and rock, where musicians often display a high level of energy and improvisation.

How to Memorize "friskiness"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize friskiness, imagine a playful and energetic animal, such as a kitten or a monkey, displaying lively behavior.

  2. associate

    - To memorize friskiness, associate it with the image of a playful and energetic animal, or with the feeling of excitement and energy.

  3. mnemonics

    - To remember the meaning of friskiness, use the mnemonic 'Frisky means full of life and energy'.


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