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brusque

/brʌsk/
brusque
Adverb:brusquely
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• adjective

1

Abrupt, curt, or offhand in speech or manner, often to the point of seeming rude or impatient.

Example

"The receptionist gave a brusque reply and immediately returned to her paperwork."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French brusque, from Italian brusco ('sour, tart, or abrupt'), ultimately derived from Late Latin bruscum ('butcher's broom', a prickly shrub).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brusque. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brusque
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