brusque — abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /brʌsk/
Korean meaning: 말이나 태도가 무뚝뚝하고 퉁명스러운
Korean pronunciation: 브**러**스크
Example Sentences
- The CEO's brusque 'No questions!' ended the meeting immediately.
- Her brusque refusal to share her lunch made her look selfish.
- The waiter's brusque service style actually made the restaurant famous.
brusque
ADJECTIVE//brʌsk//
abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
A store clerk acts brusque toward a confused customer
Gruff barber snaps 'BRUSH QUICK!' - brusque and abrupt service!
Slamming the desk brusque - asking questions is a risk!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'brusque', which derives from Italian 'brusco', possibly from Latin 'bruscus' meaning 'a prickly shrub' or from Vulgar Latin roots suggesting something rough or harsh.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's brusque 'No questions!' ended the meeting immediately.”
“Her brusque refusal to share her lunch made her look selfish.”
“The waiter's brusque service style actually made the restaurant famous.”
“Despite his brusque exterior, he was actually very caring.”
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