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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

frisking

/frɪskɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does frisking mean?

verb

The act of searching someone or something quickly and roughly, often in a way that is considered impolite or humiliating. To search someone or something in this way.

Example

"The police officer began frisking the suspect, looking for any hidden weapons."

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