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BRUSK

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does brusk mean? 

BRUSK (adjective)
  The adjective BRUSK has 1 sense:

1. marked by rude or peremptory shortnessplay

  Familiarity information: BRUSK used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


BRUSK (adjective)

 Declension: comparative and superlative 
Comparative: brusker  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation
Superlative: bruskest  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation


Sense 1

Meaning:

Marked by rude or peremptory shortness

Synonyms:

brusk; brusque; curt; short

Context example:

the salesgirl was very short with him

Similar:

discourteous (showing no courtesy; rude)


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