Brisks

/brɪsks/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of 'brisk' when used as a verb; causes something to move quickly or become more lively.

Etymology

Verb form of 'brisk,' using the standard English '-s' suffix for third person singular present tense (he/she/it brisks).

Kelly Says

Most people think of 'brisk' as just an adjective describing the weather or someone's walk, but it can be verbed—'the cold brisk air' but also 'the wind brisk up,' though that usage is quite rare nowadays.

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