ETYM Cf. W. brysg, from brys haste, Gael. briosg quick, lively, Irish broisg a start, leap, jerk.
1. Quick and energetic; SYN. lively, merry, rattling, snappy, spanking, zippy.
2. Very active.
active · bracing · energetic · energising · energizing · fresh · invigorating · lively · merry · rattling · refreshful · refreshing · snappy · spanking · tonic · zippy
To become brisk; SYN. brisk up, brisken.
brisk up · brisken