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• brusque

  Meaning

  • 1. Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner

  • 2. Being short and discourteous

  Examples

  • 1. Batman's brusque demeanor often intimidates the criminals of Gotham City.

  • 2. Iron Man's brusque reply to Captain America escalated the tension between the Avengers.

  • 3. Doraemon's brusque refusal to give Nobita any more gadgets surprised him.

  • 4. The Godfather's brusque dismissal of the opposing family's offer set the tone for the rest of the movie.