Brusk vs. Brusque — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Brusk and Brusque
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Definitions
Brusk
Abrupt and curt in manner or speech; discourteously blunt.
Brusque
Abrupt and curt in manner or speech; discourteously blunt.
Brusk
Alternative spelling of brusque
Brusque
Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.
Brusk
Same as Brusque.
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Brusque
(obsolete) Sour, tart.
Brusk
Marked by rude or peremptory shortness;
Try to cultivate a less brusque manner
A curt reply
The salesgirl was very short with him
Brusque
To act towards (someone or something) in a curt or rudely abrupt manner.
Brusque
Rough and prompt in manner; blunt; abrupt; bluff; as, a brusque man; a brusque style.
Brusque
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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