brusque

About 0.42 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.
2. adjective Sour, tart.
3. verb To act towards (someone or something) in a curt or rudely abrupt manner.

Similar words

brusk discourteous short curt rough rude abrupt sudden dramatic sharp

Often followed by

and manner in with way movement tone or reply

Word family

brusk brusker bruskest brusqueer brusqueest brusquely brusqueness brusquenesses brusquer brusquest