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the pace that says you have somewhere to be without saying a word
means Quick, energetic, and a little sharp — whether it's a walk, a manner, or the morning air.
from From Middle English, probably a borrowing of French 'brusque' (abrupt, rough), which itself came from Italian 'brusco' (sharp, tart) — originally describing a sour or biting taste before it spread to cover sharp manners and quick movements. The chilly-air sense, as in a 'brisk' morning, grew naturally from that original tang.
- origin
- likely from French brusque, meaning lively or abrupt
- weather
- the polite word for air that bites your face
- walk speed
- about three to four miles per hour, doctor-approved
- business
- brisk sales means money moving fast enough to grin about
- sound
- the word itself snaps shut like a cold morning door
brisk walking — cdc recommends 150 minutes per week at 3-4 mph pace for health benefits
brisk air temperature — typically 50-60°f (10-15°c), common descriptor in weather forecasts
brisk trade winds — consistent 15-20 knot winds between 30°n and 30°s latitude used for sailing