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, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for briskness

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, noun

Word Origin for brisk

C16: probably variant of brusque