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 brusque brusque /ˈbrʌsk/

adjective

  1. Marked by rude or peremptory shortness  ( brusk [Non-standard] , brusque , curt , short , snippy [Informal] )
    marked by rude or peremptory shortness
     Try to cultivate a less brusque manner
    try to cultivate a less brusque manner
     A curt reply
    a curt reply
     The salesgirl was very short with him
    the salesgirl was very short with him