Dictionary entry

Brisk

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Brisk (�), a. [Cf. W. brysg, fr. brys haste, Gael. briosg quick, lively, Ir. broisg a start, leap, jerk.] 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. 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.