Bruskly

/ˈbrʌskli/ adverb

Definition

In a brusk manner; speaking or acting in an abrupt and rude way.

Etymology

Formed by adding the adverb suffix '-ly' to 'brusk', following the standard English pattern of converting adjectives to adverbs.

Kelly Says

The '-ly' adverb suffix is so common that speakers sometimes turn any adjective into an adverb automatically, which is why we even have 'slowly' despite it being somewhat redundant!

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