Definitions

1. verb

to search someone or something, especially in a quick and casual way, for something such as a weapon, money, or other item

“The police officer began to frisk the suspect for any hidden objects.”

2. noun

a search, especially a quick and casual one, of someone or something

“The airport security performed a frisk on the luggage before allowing it to pass through.”

3. verb

to search or investigate something in a casual or superficial way

“The journalist tried to frisk the story to see if there were any interesting angles.”