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).
Origin of brisk
First recorded in 1580–90; of uncertain origin
OTHER WORDS FROM brisk
brisk·ly, adverb brisk·ness, nounWords nearby brisk
brisbane box,
brise-bise,
brise-soleil,
brisement forcé,
brisingamen,
brisk,
brisken,
brisket,
brisling,
brisso,
brissot
Example sentences from the Web for briskly
British Dictionary definitions for briskly
brisk
/ (brɪsk) /
adjective
lively and quick; vigorous
a brisk walk; trade was brisk
invigorating or sharp
brisk weather
verb
(often foll by up)
to enliven; make or become brisk
Derived forms of brisk
briskly, adverb briskness, nounWord Origin for brisk
C16: probably variant of
brusque