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    BRUSQUE

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (adjective) 

    Comparative and superlative

    Comparative: brusquer  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

    Superlative: brusquest  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Marked by rude or peremptory shortnessplay

    Example:

    the salesgirl was very short with him

    Synonyms:

    brusk; brusque; curt; short

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    discourteous (showing no courtesy; rude)

    Derivation:

    brusqueness (an abrupt discourteous manner)

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