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Definition abrasive in British English

abrasive adjective

adjective
/əˈbreɪsɪv/
1

behaving in way that seems rude to other people, because you say what you think even if it is not nice

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an abrasive manner

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2

having a rough surface that can be used to rub and clean other surfaces

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Definition abrasive in British English