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Definition of frisco

frisco

/ˈfrɪs.koʊ/
fris · co
Plural:Friscos
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frisco Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A colloquial and often controversial nickname for the city of San Francisco, California.

2

American A rapidly growing city in Collin and Denton counties in the state of Texas, located within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

3

American A statutory town in Summit County, Colorado, known as a popular hub for skiing and outdoor recreation.

Word Nuance & Usage

When used as a nickname for San Francisco, 'Frisco' is famously disliked and discouraged by local residents, though it remains common among tourists and in historical contexts.

• Rhymes for frisco

• Nearby Words

fringed tulip
fringehead
frisbee
frisco
frisee
frisk
friskily

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frisco. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frisco
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