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Brusk and Brusque Definitions

Brusk

Abrupt and curt in manner or speech; discourteously blunt.

Brusque

Abrupt and curt in manner or speech; discourteously blunt.

Brusk

Alternative spelling of brusque

Brusque

Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.

Brusk

Same as Brusque.
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Brusque

(obsolete) Sour, tart.

Brusk

Marked by rude or peremptory shortness;
Try to cultivate a less brusque manner
A curt reply
The salesgirl was very short with him

Brusque

To act towards (someone or something) in a curt or rudely abrupt manner.

Brusque

Rough and prompt in manner; blunt; abrupt; bluff; as, a brusque man; a brusque style.

Brusque

Marked by rude or peremptory shortness;
Try to cultivate a less brusque manner
A curt reply
The salesgirl was very short with him
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