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Added 9 October 2026

brusque

/bɹʊsk/ adjective

In Latin: abscīsus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about brusque at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Marked by rude or peremptory shortness.
try to cultivate a less brusque manner

Origin

The adjective is borrowed from French brusque, from Italian brusco (“abrupt, sudden, brusque; brisk; eager; sour, tart; unripe; grim-looking”); further etymology unknown. The verb is derived from the adjective.

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