Brisk (?), a. [Cf. W. brysg, fr. brys haste, Gael. briosg quick, lively, Ir. broisg a start, leap, jerk.]
1.
Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action; lively; spirited; quick.
Cheerily, boys; be brick awhile.
Shak.
Brick toil alternating with ready ease.
Wordworth.
2.
Full of spirit of life; effervescng, as liquors; sparkling; as, brick cider.
Syn. -- Active; lively; agile; alert; nimble; quick; sprightly; vivacious; gay; spirited; animated.
© Webster 1913.
Brisk (?), v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Bricked (#); p. pr. & vb. n. Bricking.]
To make or become lively; to enliven; to animate; to take, or cause to take, an erect or bold attitude; -- usually with up.
© Webster 1913.