brusk
adj 1: marked by rude or peremptory shortness; "try to cultivate
a less brusque manner"; "a curt reply"; "the salesgirl
was very short with him" [syn: {brusque}, {brusk},
{curt}, {short(p)}]
Brusk \Brusk\, a.
Same as {Brusque}.
[1913 Webster]