BRUSQUELY

bluffly, bluntly, brusquely, flat out, roundly

(adverb) in a blunt direct manner; “he spoke bluntly”; “he stated his opinion flat-out”; “he was criticized roundly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

brusquely (comparative more brusquely, superlative most brusquely)

In a brusque manner; abruptly; rudely.

Source: Wiktionary


BRUSQUE

Brusque, a. Etym: [F. brusque, from It. brusco brusque, tart, sour, perh. fr. L. (vitis) labrusca wild (vine); or cf. OHG. bruttisc grim, fr. brutti terror.]

Definition: Rough and prompt in manner; blunt; abrupt; hluff; as, a brusque man; a brusque style.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the largest iced coffee is 14,228.1 liters and was created by Caffé Bene (South Korea), in Yangju, South Korea, on 17 July 2014. They poured iced black Americano on the giant cup that measured 3.3 meters tall and 2.62 meters wide.

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