/ bruːsk; brʊsk; NAmE brʌsk/ adjective
using very few words and sounding rude
SYN abrupt , curt :
The doctor spoke in a brusque tone.
► brusque·ly adverb :
'What's your name?' he asked brusquely.
► brusque·ness noun [ U ]
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 17th cent.: from French , lively, fierce, from Italian brusco sour.