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 effort to reach or pass a norm, especially after a period of delay: After the slowdown there was a catch-up in production. 2. an effort to catch up with or surpass a competitor, as in a sports contest. 3. an instance of catching up. adjective.