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frisk

[/frɪsk/]
verb/nounpl: frisks
revistar; revista
1. (verb) To search someone's body or clothing, typically by police or security, to check for weapons or contraband
The security guard frisked the suspect at the entrance.
O guarda de segurança revistou o suspeito na entrada.
2. (verb) To move about in a lively, playful manner; to frolic or dance
The puppies frisked around the yard.
Os filhotes brincavam animadamente no quintal.
3. (noun) A search of someone's body or clothing
The officer conducted a routine frisk at the airport.
O oficial realizou uma revista de rotina no aeroporto.
NYC Slang
pat down, shake down
Synonyms
searchpat downcheckfroliccavort

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
revistar
Most common term for the search meaning
General Brazilian
revista
Noun form, referring to the act of searching
Portugal
revista policial
More formal; used for police searches
General Brazilian
pular, brincar
For the playful movement meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

frisk someone down
submit to a frisk
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