brisk brisk /ˈbrɪsk/

adjective

1. () Quick and energetic  ( alert , lively , merry , brisk , rattling , snappy [Informal] , spanking [Informal] , zippy [Informal] )
   quick and energetic
    A brisk walk in the park
   a brisk walk in the park
    A lively gait
   a lively gait
    A merry chase
   a merry chase
    Traveling at a rattling rate
   traveling at a rattling rate
    A snappy pace
   a snappy pace
    A spanking breeze
   a spanking breeze
   
2. () Imparting vitality and energy  ( bracing , refreshful , tonic , brisk , fresh , refreshing )
   imparting vitality and energy
    The bracing mountain air
   the bracing mountain air
   
3. Very active  ( brisk )
   very active
    Doing a brisk business
   doing a brisk business
   

verb

1. Become brisk  ( brisk , brisk up , brisken )
   become brisk
    Business brisked up
   business brisked up