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brisk

[ brisk ]

adjective

brisker, briskest.
  1. quick and active; lively:

    brisk trading;

    a brisk walk.

    Synonyms: , ,

    Antonyms:

  2. sharp and stimulating: brisk wind.

    brisk weather;

    brisk wind.

  3. (of liquors) effervescing vigorously:

    brisk cider.

  4. 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 by up ).

brisk

/ ɪ /

adjective

  1. lively and quick; vigorous

    trade was brisk

    a brisk walk

  2. invigorating or sharp

    brisk weather

“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

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
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ, adverb
  • ˈԱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • · adverb
  • ·Ա noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of brisk1

First recorded in 1580–90; of uncertain origin
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of brisk1

C16: probably variant of brusque
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A brisk north to north-easterly wind into Thursday will also make it feel colder than the thermometer suggests.

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In tricky conditions created by a brisk wind in the Californian desert, Raducanu looked uncomfortable throughout.

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News of the planned closure drew brisk business as patrons sought a farewell meal at the diner on the corner of 9th and South Figueroa streets.

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More than seven years, hundreds of shows and tens of thousands of fans later, the band was ready to return to the venue that started it all on a brisk Valentine’s Day afternoon.

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When he returns to work after brisk exercise, he finds that his mind is more clear.

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