BRISK

brisk. Brisk, a. quick, lively, gay, jovil, bright, strong

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Brisk (�), a. [[Cf. W. brysg, fr. brys haste, Gael. briosg quick, lively, Ir. broisg a start, leap, jerk.]] 1. 1. Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action; lively; spirited; quick.
Cheerily, boys; be brick awhile. Shak. Brick toil alternating with ready ease. Wordworth. 2. 2. Full of spirit of life; effervesc�ng, as liquors; sparkling; as, brick cider.
Syn. — Active; lively; agile; alert; nimble; quick; sprightly; vivacious; gay; spirited; animated.