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| brisk [ brisk ] (comparative brisk·er, superlative brisk·est) |
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1. quick: done quickly and energetically
  a brisk walk
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2. brusque: speaking or behaving in an abrupt way
a brisk reply
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3. busy: showing or experiencing much activity
Business was brisk.
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4. invigorating: refreshingly cool
brisk autumn days
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| [Late 16th century. Probably < French brusque (see brusque)] |
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| brisk·ly adverb |
| brisk·ness noun |
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