brisk
[ brisk ]
/ brɪsk /
adjective, brisk·er, brisk·est.
quick and active; lively: brisk trading; a brisk walk.
sharp and stimulating: brisk weather; brisk wind.
(of liquors) effervescing vigorously: brisk cider.
abrupt; curt: I was surprised by her rather brisk tone.
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
brisbane box, brise-bise, brise-soleil, brisement forcé, brisingamen, brisk, brisken, brisket, brisling, brisso, brissot
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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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