brusque brusque /ˈbrʌsk/

adjective

1. Marked by rude or peremptory shortness  ( brusk [Non-standard] , brusque , curt , short , snippy [Informal] )
   marked by rude or peremptory shortness
    Try to cultivate a less brusque manner
   try to cultivate a less brusque manner
    A curt reply
   a curt reply
    The salesgirl was very short with him
   the salesgirl was very short with him