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Definition brusque in British English

brusque adjective

adjective
/bruːsk/
1

speaking quickly in an unfriendly way using very few words

Example

His tone was brusque.

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1.1

using quick movements that show that you do not feel friendly towards someone

Example

her brusque manner

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Definition brusque in British English