Mammoth Memory

Brusque - Abrupt in manner

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(Pronounced brusk)

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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.

"Did you just brush my car? (Brusque). How dare you!" "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.