brisk up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To enliven or invigorate.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Dan brisked up a bit at the sight of two men before the window displaying the white wolf, evidently engaged in a wrangle over the merits of that historic beast.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “brisk up” mean?
To enliven or invigorate.
Is “brisk up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.