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Brusque vs Bristly - What's the difference?

brusque | bristly |

As adjectives the difference between brusque and bristly

is that brusque is rudely abrupt, unfriendly while bristly is covered with bristles.

brusque

English

Alternative forms

* brusk

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Rudely abrupt, unfriendly.
  • * 1858 , , Dr Thorne , ch. 3:
    • He was brusque , authoritative, given to contradiction, rough though never dirty in his personal belongings, and inclined to indulge in a sort of quiet raillery.

    Quotations

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    Related terms

    * brusquely * brusqueness

    References

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    bristly

    English

    Alternative forms

    * brisly

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Covered with bristles.
  • Easily antagonized; irascible; prone to bristling.