All 5 Uses of
brusque
in
Harry Potter (#5) and the Order of the Phoenix
- 'Bellatrix and her husband Rodolphus came in with Barty Crouch junior,' said Sirius, in the same brusque voice.†
Chpt 6
- "Here," said Kingsley brusquely to Mr Weasley, shoving a sheaf of parchment into his hand.†
Chpt 7 *
- Thirty-nine years this December,' said Professor McGonagall brusquely, snapping her bag shut.†
Chpt 15
- 'It's not Cho I want to talk to,' said Harry brusquely.†
Chpt 29
- 'I don't believe it,' said Phineas brusquely.†
Chpt 37
Definition:
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(brusque) abrupt (sudden and quick -- without taking the time to be friendly)