ぶっきらぼう
Meanings
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usually written using kana alone
Describes a manner of speaking or behaving that is short, unfriendly, and lacking warmth or politeness. Often used for someone who answers in monosyllables or without softening their words.
He always gives curt replies.
I was a little hurt by his brusque attitude.
Usage patterns
- ぶっきらぼうな〈人〉a curt/blunt person
He's a curt person, but actually kind.
- ぶっきらぼうに〈動詞〉to do something (say, answer, etc.) curtly
He answered curtly with just "yeah."
- ぶっきらぼうな口調a blunt tone of voice
The teacher gave the warning in a blunt tone.