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adjective
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.
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
5.
to make or become brisk; liven (often followed by up).
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Brisking
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
Origin:
1580–90; of uncertain origin
1580–90; of uncertain origin
Related forms
brisk·ly, adverb
brisk·ness, noun
Synonyms
1. spry, energetic, alert.
1. spry, energetic, alert.
Antonyms
1. languid.
1. languid.
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