Both Uses of
brusque
in
Of Mice and Men
- "Awright," he said brusquely. "Gi'me that mouse! ... I ain't takin' it away jus' for meanness. That mouse ain't fresh, Lennie; and besides, you've broke it pettin' it."
p. 8..7 *brusquely = abruptly
- George said brusquely.†
p. 31..7
Definition:
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(brusque) abrupt (sudden and quick -- without taking the time to be friendly)