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Frisky vs Risky - What's the difference?

frisky | risky |

As adjectives the difference between frisky and risky

is that frisky is playful; energetic; lively; enthusiastic while risky is dangerous, involving risks.

frisky

English

Adjective

(er)
  • playful; energetic; lively; enthusiastic
    • He had his hands full, with three frisky kittens in the house.
  • (informal) Sexually stimulated; horny

    • risky

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Dangerous, involving risks.
    • Investing in this start-up company could be risky .

    Synonyms

    * hazardous, dangerous, perilous

    Antonyms

    * riskless, safe

    Related terms

    * risk * riskily * riskiness *