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- [brisk]
- /brɪsk/
- /brɪsk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [brisk]
- /brɪsk/
Definitions of brisker word
- adjective brisker quick and active; lively: brisk trading; a brisk walk. 1
- adjective brisker sharp and stimulating: brisk weather; brisk wind. 1
- adjective brisker (of liquors) effervescing vigorously: brisk cider. 1
- adjective brisker abrupt; curt: I was surprised by her rather brisk tone. 1
- adjective brisker comparative form of brisk: more brisk. 0
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Origin of brisker
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; of uncertain origin
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Brisker
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
brisker popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
brisker usage trend in Literature
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