Brusker

/ˈbrʌskər/ adjective

Definition

More abrupt and rude in manner than something or someone else.

Etymology

Comparative form of 'brusk', following standard English rules for adjectives of one or two syllables by adding '-er' instead of using 'more'.

Kelly Says

English comparative forms are a bit wild—sometimes we add '-er' and sometimes we use 'more', and there's no consistent rule, which is why English learners find this so confusing!

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