Both Uses of
brusque
in
Pygmalion
- HIGGINS [brusquely, recognizing her with unconcealed disappointment, and at once, baby-like, making an intolerable grievance of it] Why, this is the girl I jotted down last night.†
Act 2 *brusquely = abruptly (suddenly and quickly -- without taking the time to be friendly)
- [He backs against the piano and bows brusquely]†
Act 3
Definition:
abrupt (sudden and quick -- without taking the time to be friendly)