Brisky
adj, noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A britchka, a type of horse-drawn carriage. nonstandard, possibly, rare
"Och! and wouldn't it be a blessed thing for your spirrits if ye cud lay your two peepers jist, upon Sir Pathrick O'Grandison, Barronitt, when he is all riddy drissed for the hopperer, or stipping into the Brisky for the drive into the Hyde Park."
- 1 Somewhat brisk; lively; energetic. rare
"Flute: Most radiant Pyramus, most lily-white of hue, Of colour like the red rose on triumphant brier, Most brisky juvenal and eke most lovely Jew, As true as truest horse that yet would never tire"
Synonyms
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More examples"Flute: Most radiant Pyramus, most lily-white of hue, Of colour like the red rose on triumphant brier, Most brisky juvenal and eke most lovely Jew, As true as truest horse that yet would never tire"
Etymology
From brisk + -y.
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