[brisk] 
adjective, -er, -est, verb | 1. | quick and active; lively: brisk trading; a brisk walk. |
| 2. | sharp and stimulating: brisk weather; brisk wind. |
| 3. | (of liquors) effervescing vigorously: brisk cider. |
| 4. | abrupt; curt: I was surprised by her rather brisk tone. |
| 5. | to make or become brisk; liven (often fol. by up). |
| brisk (brĭsk) adj. brisk·er, brisk·est
[Probably of Scandinavian origin.] brisk'ly adv., brisk'ness n. |