The surname is also found among English-speaking Ashkenazi Jews, deriving from the male Hebrew given name Boruch, meaning âblessedâ (consider Mel Brooks the Jewish filmmaker). As a given name, Brooks is generally considered the masculine version of this surname, while Brooke is commonly used for females.
A spike is a comparatively large upward or downward movement of a price in a short period of time. A spike is a comparatively large upward or downward movement of a price in a short period of time. Topics
An upward movement or trend. 3. Slang A feeling of excitement or euphoria. v. upped, upÂ·ping, ups. v. tr. 1. To increase: upped their fees; upping our output. 2. To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position. 3. Nautical To raise: up anchor; up sail.