Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [brisk]
- /brɪsk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [brisk]
- /brɪsk/
Definitions of brisking word
- adjective brisking quick and active; lively: brisk trading; a brisk walk. 1
- adjective brisking sharp and stimulating: brisk weather; brisk wind. 1
- adjective brisking (of liquors) effervescing vigorously: brisk cider. 1
- adjective brisking abrupt; curt: I was surprised by her rather brisk tone. 1
- verb brisking present participle of brisk. 0
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Origin of brisking
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 Brisking
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
brisking 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
brisking usage trend in Literature
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