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Term: brusqu

Definition:

(adjective) - blunt or curt in manner or speech

(verb) - to speak or act in a blunt or abrupt manner

(adverb) - in a blunt or abrupt manner

Examples:

Adjective:

1. He gave a brusque reply to her question, not hiding his annoyance.

2. The teacher's brusque manner frightened the students.

3. Despite his brusque exterior, he had a kind heart.

Verb:

1. The manager brusquely dismissed the employees' suggestions without consideration.

2. She tends to brusque people when she is in a bad mood.

3. I don't mean to brusque you, but we're running out of time.

Adverb:

1. He answered the phone brusquely, without waiting for the caller to finish speaking.

2. The waitress served the customers brusquely, showing no interest in their orders.

3. He entered the room brusquely, interrupting the ongoing conversation.

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