English · Phrasal verb Attested

brisk up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To enliven or invigorate.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm sôi động hoặc tràn đầy năng lượng

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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.

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