brisker

adjective, brisk·er, brisk·est.

1. quick and active; lively: brisk trading; a brisk walk.
2. sharp and stimulating: brisk weather; brisk wind.
3. (of liquors) effervescing vigorously: brisk cider.
4. abrupt; curt: I was surprised by her rather brisk tone.

verb (used with or without object), brisked, brisk·ing.

5. to make or become brisk; liven (often followed by up).

adjective

1. lively and quick; vigorousa brisk walk; trade was brisk
2. invigorating or sharpbrisk weather

verb

3. (often foll by up) to enliven; make or become brisk