Associations to the word «Brusk»

Wiktionary

BRUSK, adjective. (US) Alternative spelling of brusque

Dictionary definition

BRUSK, adjective. Marked by rude or peremptory shortness; "try to cultivate a less brusque manner"; "a curt reply"; "the salesgirl was very short with him".

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope