I. ˈbrisk adjective
Etymology: probably modification of Middle French brusque
Date: 1560
1. : keenly alert : lively
2.
a. : pleasingly tangy
brisk tea
b. : fresh , invigorating
brisk weather
3. : sharp in tone or manner
4.
a. : energetic , quick
a brisk pace
b. : marked by much activity
business was brisk
• brisk·ly adverb
• brisk·ness noun
II. verb
Date: 1598
transitive verb
: to make brisk
intransitive verb
: to become brisk — usually used with up
business brisk ed up