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brisking

/ˈbɹɪskɪŋ/

brisking is the present participle and gerund of brisk.

Meaning of brisk

Verb

brisk (third-person singular simple present brisks, present participle brisking, simple past and past participle brisked)

  1. (ambitransitive, often) To make or become lively; to enliven; to animate.

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Phrases with brisking

Questions about brisking

What is brisking the present participle and gerund of?
Brisking is the present participle and gerund of brisk.
How do you pronounce brisking?
Brisking is pronounced /ˈbɹɪskɪŋ/.

Words near brisking in the dictionary

  1. brisket disease
  2. briskets
  3. Briskey
  4. Briskeys
  5. Briski
  6. brisking
  7. brisking up
  8. Briskis
  9. briskish
  10. briskly
  11. briskness

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