See Also: brisk(dictionary)
brisk(dictionary)

brisk (oh)



[Date: 1500-1600; Origin: Probably from French brusque; BRUSQUE]
quick and full of energy
::a brisk walk
::They set off at a brisk pace .
quick, practical and showing that you want to get things done quickly
::Her tone of voice is brisk.
trade or business that is brisk is very busy, with a lot of products being sold
::The public bar was already doing a brisk trade .
weather that is brisk is cold and clear
-- briskly adv
::They walked briskly.
-- briskness n [U]