brusque

adjective
UK: /brʌsk/
US: /brʌsk/

  1. Quick and rude in manner or speech; abrupt.

    1. He was very brusque with me.
    2. Her brusque tone made it clear she wasn't interested in small talk because she was very busy.

Synonyms

curt blunt abrupt short gruff terse
brusque adverb

  1. In a blunt or abrupt manner; curtly.

    1. He answered brusque, without looking up.
    2. She brushed past him brusquely, her actions showing she was in a very big hurry.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "brusque" is /brʌsk/ in British English and /brʌsk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "brusque": curt, blunt, abrupt, short, gruff, terse.

Example usage of "brusque": "He was very brusque with me.". More examples on the page.