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borb — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • brusque adj Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.
  • coarse adj Rough in texture rather than smooth.
  • fierce adj Aggressively powerful, intense, or savage.
  • pungent adj Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.
  • rank noun A person's position or level in a hierarchy, such as in the military or an organisation.
  • rude adjective Not polite; showing a lack of respect for others.
  • snappy adjective Quick and to the point, often used approvingly.
  • strong adjective Physically powerful; capable of exerting or withstanding great force.
  • violent adj Using or involving physical force meant to hurt or kill.

Senses

borb is used for these senses in English:

  • brusque Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.
  • coarse With a rough texture; not smooth.
  • contumelious (archaic, literary) Rudely contemptuous; showing contumely; exhibiting an insolent or disdainful attitude.
  • fierce Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage.
  • pungent Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
  • rank Having a very strong and bad taste or odor.
  • rude Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.
  • snappy (informal) Irritable.

coarse — full definition

  1. adj Rough in texture rather than smooth.
  2. adj Lacking refinement or good manners; crude.

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