2 uses
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Definition
abrupt (sudden and quick — without taking the time to be friendly)
- 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 (11% in)
- [He backs against the piano and bows brusquely].Act 3 (25% in)
There are no more uses of "brusque" in Pygmalion.
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