brisk

Meaning

Adj

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

Verb

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

Synonyms

lively

quick

active

alert

vivacious

sprightly

fresh

crisp

nimble

vigorous

energetic

agile

adroit

perky

merry

keen

refreshing

animated

bracing

refreshful

alive

zippy

sprited

spry

smart

sharp

fast

brisk up

brisken

spanking

rattling

snappy

tonic

poignant

prompt

nippy

lurid

dashing

hasty

racy

cheery

cheerful

caller

buxom

apt

busy

buoyant

goose

🪿

gay

frisky

Translations

vif

vivace

actif

levendig

lebhaft

kwiek

kras

rap

frisch

munter

vivaç

vigorós

animé

hurtig

druk

Pronounced as (IPA)

/bɹɪsk/

Etymology

Cognate with Irish: briosc

Cognate with Scottish Gaelic: brisg

Cognate with Welsh: brys

In summary

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