brusque

/brʌsk/
adjective
  1. Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner; saying or doing things quickly and with little politeness.
    • She gave a brusque nod and walked away without saying goodbye.
    • The receptionist was brusque with the customers, barely looking up from her computer.
    • His brusque reply made it clear he didn't want to discuss the matter further.
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