brisk
[ brisk ]
/ brɪsk /
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adjective, brisk·er, brisk·est.
verb (used with or without object), brisked, brisk·ing.
to make or become brisk; liven (often followed by up).
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Origin of brisk
First recorded in 1580–90; of uncertain origin
OTHER WORDS FROM brisk
brisk·ly, adverbbrisk·ness, nounWords nearby brisk
brisé, brise-bise, brisement forcé, brise-soleil, Brisingamen, brisk, brisken, brisket, briskly, brisling, Brisso
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British Dictionary definitions for brisk
brisk
/ (brɪsk) /
adjective
lively and quick; vigorousa brisk walk; trade was brisk
invigorating or sharpbrisk weather
verb
(often foll by up) to enliven; make or become brisk
Derived forms of brisk
briskly, adverbbriskness, nounWord Origin for brisk
C16: probably variant of brusque
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