Playful and full of energy, often in a mischievous or flirty way.
From Middle English 'frisk,' possibly derived from Old Norse 'friskr' meaning 'lively' or 'brisk.' The suffix '-y' converts it to an adjective, and over time it developed connotations of playful behavior and light flirtation.
The word 'frisky' appears most in spring—there's actually a phenomenon called 'spring fever' where both humans and animals become more energetic and playful as daylight increases, which is why we say kittens and puppies are 'extra frisky' in warmer months.
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