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Very exciting tomorrow, something Rishi deprived of? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

frisky

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'very' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?

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(Other definitions for frisky that I've seen before include "High-spirited" , "Animated" , "Playful, full of energy" , "Frolicsome" , "Lively like playful dog" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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