Brisking: meaning, definitions and examples

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brisking

 

[ ˈbrɪskɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement activity

Brisking refers to the act of moving quickly and energetically. It is often associated with physical activities that require a lively pace, such as walking, running, or engaging in exercise.

Synonyms

accelerating, hurrying, quickening.

Examples of usage

  • She started brisking through the park every morning.
  • The dog was brisking around the yard with excitement.
  • He enjoys brisking in the fresh air during his lunch break.

Translations

Translations of the word "brisking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brisking

🇮🇳 तेज चलना

🇩🇪 schnell gehen

🇮🇩 berjalan cepat

🇺🇦 швидка ходьба

🇵🇱 szybkie chodzenie

🇯🇵 速歩

🇫🇷 marcher rapidement

🇪🇸 caminar rápido

🇹🇷 hızlı yürümek

🇰🇷 빠르게 걷다

🇸🇦 المشي بسرعة

🇨🇿 rychlá chůze

🇸🇰 rýchla chôdza

🇨🇳 快速行走

🇸🇮 hitro hoditi

🇮🇸 hratt ganga

🇰🇿 жылдам жүру

🇬🇪 სწრაფი სიარული

🇦🇿 sürətli yürümək

🇲🇽 caminar rápido

Etymology

The term 'brisk' originated in the early 16th century, likely derived from the Middle French word 'brusque', which meant 'lively' or 'quick'. This French term itself came from the Italian 'brusco', meaning 'sharp' or 'bitter' as well as 'quick in motion'. Over time, 'brisk' evolved to describe anything characterized by vigorous activity or a lively pace. The verb 'brisking' emerged as a way to express the action associated with these lively movements. Throughout its evolution, the word has maintained a strong association with energy, speed, and an overall sense of enthusiasm, especially in the context of physical exercise or movement.