brusquerie

noun

brus·​que·​rie ˌbrə-skə-ˈrē How to pronounce brusquerie (audio)
: abruptness of manner

Word History

Etymology

French, from brusque

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brusquerie was in 1752

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Cite this Entry

“Brusquerie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brusquerie. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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