Definition of brusque Brusque

/bɹʌˈsk/ - [brusk] - brusque

We found 5 definitions of brusque from 5 different sources.

What does brusque mean?

Adjective brusque, brusquer, brusquest
brusque - marked by rude or peremptory shortness; "try to cultivate a less brusque manner"; "a curt reply"; "the salesgirl was very short with him"
		brusk, curt, short
		discourteous showing no courtesy; rude; "a distant and at times discourteous young"

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

brusque
brōōsk, adj. blunt, abrupt in manner, rude.—adv. Brusque′ly.—ns. Brusque′ness; Brusque′rie. [Fr. brusque; rude. See Brisk.]