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.