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brusque
adjective
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
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bɹuːsk
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adjective
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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