Brisk1. (a.) Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action; lively; spirited; quick.
2. (a.) Full of spirit of life; effervescing, as liquors; sparkling; as, brick cider.
3. (v. t. & i.) To make or become lively; to enliven; to animate; to take, or cause to take, an erect or bold attitude; -- usually with up.
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