brusco — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abrupt adj Happening suddenly and without warning.
- blunt adjective Not sharp; having a thick edge or point.
- brisk adj Quick and energetic; done at a lively pace.
- brusque adj Blunt and unfriendly in speech or manner.
- curt adj Speaking briefly to the point of seeming rude; short and blunt.
- impetuous adj Acting suddenly and without careful thought, often forcefully.
Senses
brusco is used for these senses in English:
- abrupt Curt in manner. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
- blunt Abrupt in address; plain; unceremonious; wanting in the forms of civility; rough in manners or speech.
- brisk Abrupt, curt in one's manner or in relation to others.
- brusque Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.
- impetuous Characterized by sudden violence or vehemence.
abrupt — full definition
- adj Happening suddenly and without warning.
- adj Blunt or curt in manner, verging on rude.
- adj Very steep, as if broken off sharply.
blunt — full definition
- adjective Not sharp; having a thick edge or point.
- adjective Direct and plain-spoken, sometimes to the point of rudeness.
- noun Slang for a cigar hollowed out and refilled with marijuana.
- verb To make something less sharp or effective.
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