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brusk

adjective

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

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Word length
5
Starts with
B
Ends with
K
Contains
RU
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. marked by rude or peremptory shortness

    “try to cultivate a less brusque manner”

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try to cultivate a less brusque manner
a curt reply
the salesgirl was very short with him

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