Frisky and Grim

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Frisky adjective - Given to good-natured joking or teasing.

Usage example: a frisky kid who keeps the class in stitches with his jokes

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Grim is an antonym for frisky.

Nearby Words: frisk, frisked, frisking, friskily

Grim adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.

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Frisky is an antonym for grim.

Nearby Words: grimy, grimly, grimed

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