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Brusk Definition & Meaning

brusk
adjective
  1. marked by rude or peremptory shortness; "try to cultivate a less brusque manner"; "a curt reply"; "the salesgirl was very short with him"

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What does brusk mean?
marked by rude or peremptory shortness; "try to cultivate a less brusque manner"; "a curt reply"; "the salesgirl was very short with him"
What part of speech is brusk?
Brusk is an adjective.

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