Pronunciation: /frɪsk/
noun a search of a person's clothing or belongings for something concealed, especially a weapon
A1 The security guard performed a frisk on the suspicious individual.
A2 During the frisk, the police officer found a weapon hidden in the suspect's pocket.
B1 The frisk revealed several stolen items in the shoplifter's bag.
B2 After the frisk, the security team escorted the unruly patron out of the venue.
C1 The thorough frisk conducted by the customs officials uncovered illegal contraband in the traveler's luggage.
C2 The suspect resisted the frisk, leading to a physical altercation with the police officers.
verb to search a person's clothing or belongings for something concealed, especially a weapon
A1 The security guard frisks every visitor before they enter the building.
A2 The police officer frisked the suspect for any hidden weapons.
B1 The customs officer frisked the passenger's luggage for contraband.
B2 The bouncer frisked everyone at the entrance to ensure no one was carrying any prohibited items.
C1 The detective frisked the suspect thoroughly during the interrogation.
C2 The security team frisked each individual as they entered the high-security facility.
formal The security guard conducted a frisk on all visitors before allowing them into the building.
informal The police officer asked to frisk me before entering the concert venue.
slang I saw the bouncer frisking people at the club entrance last night.
figurative She felt like her privacy was being frisked when her personal belongings were searched at the airport.
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