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brisk

Pronunciation: /bɹɪsk/

The English word “brisk” has 6 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action.
  2. Full of spirit of life; effervescing.
  3. Sparkling; fizzy.
  4. Stimulating or invigorating.
  5. Abrupt, curt in one's manner or in relation to others.

verb

  1. To make or become lively; to enliven; to animate.

Etymology

Uncertain; probably a collateral form of brusque, but compare Irish briosc, Scottish Gaelic brisg, Welsh brys.

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