ruppig

brusquely, rudely

adverb RUP-ikh Rare

Also means

roughly, curtly

Usage Note

ruppig describes behaviour that is gruff, brusque, or rough in manner — not necessarily malicious but lacking social grace. Ruppig antworten — to answer curtly. Common in everyday German for someone short-tempered or abrupt.

Examples

"Er hat mich ruppig zur Seite geschoben."

Natural Translation

He shoved me aside brusquely.

Literal Translation

He has me rudely to the side shoved.

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