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brisk adjective [ brɪsk ]

• active and energetic.
• "a good brisk walk"
Similar: quick, rapid, fast, swift, speedy, fleet-footed, hasty, hurried, urgent, energetic, lively, vigorous, sharp, agile, nimble, spry, sprightly, spirited, nippy, snappy, alacritous, busy, bustling, active, vibrant, hectic, good,
Opposite: sluggish, slow, quiet,

brisk verb

• quicken something.
• "Mary brisked up her pace"
Origin: late 16th century: probably from French brusque (see brusque).


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