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curt

2 definitions • 3 examples
1
If someone's manner or speech is curt, it is rude as a result of being very quick:

Examples:

to give a curt nod/reply
curt with Andy was very curt with him.
2
(of a person’s manner or speech) rude as a result of being very quick or brief:

Examples:

He sent a curt, one-sentence letter of resignation to the mayor.

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