brusco — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abrasive adj Rough enough to grind or wear away a surface through friction.
- 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 Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.
- curt adj Speaking briefly to the point of seeming rude; short and blunt.
- impetuous adj Acting suddenly and without careful thought, often forcefully.
- sudden adj Happening quickly, with little or no warning.
- terse adj Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.
Senses
brusco is used for these senses in English:
- abrasive Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; overly aggressive and causing irritation. [First attested in 1925.]
- 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.
- sudden Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.
abrasive — full definition
- adj Rough enough to grind or wear away a surface through friction.
- adj Harsh and unpleasantly blunt in manner, tending to irritate others.
- noun A substance, such as sandpaper or pumice, used for grinding, polishing, or smoothing.
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.