Associations to the word «Abruptly»

Wiktionary

ABRUPTLY, adverb. In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

Dictionary definition

ABRUPTLY, adverb. Quickly and without warning; "he stopped suddenly".

Wise words

Every once in a while, you let a word or phrase out and you want to catch it and bring it back. You can't do that. It's gone, gone forever.
Dan Quayle