Pronunciation: [fɹˈɪsbi] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "frisbie" is a bit tricky as it is often misspelled as "frisbee". However, the correct spelling of the word is "frisbie". This word is actually a proper noun and refers to the name of a company that produced pie tins which were later used as flying disks. The correct pronunciation of "frisbie" is /ˈfrɪzbi/. Hence, the spelling of the word is derived from its pronunciation.
Frisbie (also spelled frisbee) refers to a flying plastic disc toy that is designed to be thrown and caught. It is a trademarked name derived from the family name of the founders of the Frisbie Pie Company in Connecticut, which operated between the late 19th and early 20th century.
In the most common sense, a frisbie refers to the specific flying disc toy model made by the Wham-O company. It typically consists of a plastic circular disc with a curved edge, creating an aerodynamic shape. The flat round shape of the frisbie enables it to be easily tossed through the air, and the design allows for stable flight trajectories. When thrown with a spinning motion, the frisbie can travel considerable distances and be caught by another person or retrieved by the thrower. The game of frisbie typically involves players taking turns throwing the disc to each other, either in a casual manner or competing in organized sport events.
With its popularity, the term "frisbie" has become a colloquial synonym for any similar flying disc toys, regardless of their brand or manufacturing company. Frisbies are commonly used for outdoor recreational activities, including casual throwing and catching games played at parks, beaches, and backyard gatherings. They are also utilized in organized sports like ultimate frisbee, disc golf, and freestyle disc competitions.
The word "frisbie" originally comes from the name of a pie company called the Frisbie Pie Company, which was established in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in the late 19th century. The company was known for making delicious pies that were sold in metal pie tins. Students from nearby colleges, such as Yale and Dartmouth, began tossing these empty pie tins as a form of recreational activity. Due to the popularity of the game, the name "frisbie" or "frisbieing" started being used as a verb to describe the act of throwing the tin discs. Eventually, this term was adapted and modified into "frisbee" by the Wham-O toy company, who acquired the rights to manufacture and sell the flying plastic disc in the 1950s.
