Rough and prompt in manner; blunt; abrupt; bluff; as, a brusque man; a brusque style.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            marked by rude or peremptory shortness; "try to cultivate a less brusque manner"; "a curt reply"; "the salesgirl was very short with him" 
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            adj. Somewhat rough or rude in manner or speech.