brisk

[ brisk ]
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adjective,brisk·er, brisk·est.
  1. quick and active; lively: brisk trading;a brisk walk.

  2. sharp and stimulating: brisk weather;brisk wind.

  1. (of liquors) effervescing vigorously: brisk cider.

  2. abrupt; curt: I was surprised by her rather brisk tone.

verb (used with or without object),brisked, brisk·ing.
  1. to make or become brisk; liven (often followed by up).

Origin of brisk

1
First recorded in 1580–90; of uncertain origin

Other words for brisk

Opposites for brisk

Other words from brisk

  • brisk·ly, adverb
  • brisk·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for brisk

brisk

/ (brɪsk) /


adjective
  1. lively and quick; vigorous: a brisk walk; trade was brisk

  2. invigorating or sharp: brisk weather

verb
  1. (often foll by up) to enliven; make or become brisk

Origin of brisk

1
C16: probably variant of brusque

Derived forms of brisk

  • briskly, adverb
  • briskness, noun

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