brisker; briskest
1
: moving or speaking quickly : quick and efficient
a brisk, no-nonsense manager
She answered the phone in a brisk voice.
2
: pleasantly cool or cold
brisk autumn weather
The wind was brisk.
3
a
: done with quickness and energy
They went for a brisk walk in the woods.
She walked at a brisk pace.
b
: very active and steady
Business is brisk at the store.
brisk economic growth
There is a brisk market in old movie posters.
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“Brisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/brisk. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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