Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a brusk manner; offhandedly and with scant courtesy.
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- adverb Alternative spelling of
brusquely .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Eve, Dick chanted on, drawing Paula bruskly closer to his side with a semblance of savage roughness.
CHAPTER X 2010
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The poetic affect of the music would waver in the air uncertainly as he bruskly complained and put the German violin in its case.
The Illuminated Dream Tantra Bensko 2011
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I turned to Drake bruskly to smother the sob of sheer happiness I felt rising in my throat; and at his wink and warning grimace abruptly forebore to press the question.
The Metal Monster 2004
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“Let none pass in here without authority — and let none pass out unless I accompany them,” he ordered bruskly.
The Moon Pool 2004
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A young man rose very bruskly and asked if there was any one he would like to see.
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"QX, Wainwright, go ahead," Kinnison directed bruskly when, alone with the escorting Patrol officers in a shielded car, he was being taken to the Capitol grounds.
Children of the Lens Smith, E. E. 1954
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"You are inclined to be saucy," bruskly rejoined Aunt Euphemia.
Cap'n Abe, Storekeeper James A. Cooper
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"Nothing ever happens to kids like her," said Ann, bruskly.
Ruth Fielding in Moving Pictures Or, Helping the Dormitory Fund Alice B. Emerson
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"You should say ` First Lensman Samms '," Kinnison said bruskly.
First Lensman Smith, E. E. 1950
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"That's all right for to-morrow," declared Jennie bruskly.
Ruth Fielding in the Great Northwest Or, The Indian Girl Star of the Movies Alice B. Emerson
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