The Only Use of
brusque
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And Then There Were None
- Dr. Annstrong stood up. He said brusquely: "No, a man doesn't die of a mere choking fit. Marston's death wasn't what we call a natural death."
p. 69..5brusquely = abruptly (suddenly and quickly -- without taking the time to be friendly)
Definition:
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(brusque) abrupt (sudden and quick -- without taking the time to be friendly)