Brisk /(brĭsk)/

1. Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action; lively; spirited; quick.

   Cheerily, boys; be brick awhile.

   Brisk toil alternating with ready ease.

2. Full of spirit of life; effervescng, as liquors; sparkling; as, brick cider.

imp. & p. p. Bricked; p. pr. & vb. n. Bricking

1. To make or become lively; to enliven; to animate; to take, or cause to take, an erect or bold attitude; -- usually with up.