Brusque - Abrupt in manner
(Pronounced brusk)
To remember the definition of the word brusque, use the following mnemonic:
"Did you just brush my car?" (Brusque) "Not me!" Gosh he was quick and rude.
Examples of brusque in a sentence
What did I do to make you so brusque with me?
When we met in person, she came across as rather brusque.
Even though my doctor has been brusque with me at times, I still like him because he is generally a nice person.
