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brisk

American  
[brisk] / brɪsk /

adjective

brisker, briskest

  1. quick and active; lively.

    brisk trading;

    a brisk walk.
    Synonyms:
    alert, energetic, spry
    Antonyms:
    languid

  2. sharp and stimulating: brisk wind.

    brisk weather;

    brisk wind.

  3. (of liquors) effervescing vigorously.

    brisk cider.

  4. abrupt; curt.

    I was surprised by her rather brisk tone.

verb (used with or without object)

brisked, brisking

  1. to make or become brisk; liven (often followed byup ).

brisk British  
/ brɪsk /

adjective

  1. lively and quick; vigorous

    a brisk walk

    trade was brisk

  2. invigorating or sharp

    brisk weather
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verb

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • briskly adverb
  • briskness noun

Etymology

Origin of brisk

First recorded in 1580–90; of uncertain origin

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