Definition of Brusque

1. Adjective. Marked by rude or peremptory shortness. "The salesgirl was very short with him"

Exact synonyms: Brusk, Curt, Short
Similar to: Discourteous
Derivative terms: Brusqueness, Curtness, Shortness

Definition of Brusque

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

Definition of Brusque

1. abrupt in manner [adj BRUSQUER, BRUSQUEST]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Brusque

brush down
brush fire
brush habitat
brush heap structure
brush kangaroo
brush layering
brush off
brush on
brush turkey
brush turkey
brush up
brush wolf
brusk
brusker
bruskest
brusque (current term)
brusquely
brusqueness
brusquenesses
brusquer
brusquerie
brusqueries
brusquest
brussels
Brussels
Brussels biscuit
Brussels carpet
Brussels griffon
Brussels lace
brussels sprout

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