brusque Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite marked by rude or peremptory shortness
    curt; short; brusk.
    • try to cultivate a less brusque manner
    • a curt reply
    • the salesgirl was very short with him

WordNet

Brusque adjective
Etymology
F. brusque, from It. brusco brusque, tart, sour, perh. fr. L. (vitis) labrusca wild (vine); or cf. OHG. bruttisc grim, fr. brutti terror.
Definitions
  1. Rough and prompt in manner; blunt; abrupt; hluff; as, a brusque man; a brusque style.

Webster 1913