Brusque

She asked for a cup of coffee and received a brusque reply: “We dont have any.” The teacher was brusque and impatient.

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She asked for a cup of coffee and received a brusque reply: “We don’t have any.” The teacher was brusque and impatient.

By: Jackie Poznanski, Editor
April 7, 2021

Definition

Markedly short and abrupt.

Sentence

She asked for a cup of coffee and received a brusque reply: “We don’t have any.” The teacher was brusque and impatient.

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