curt

🇺🇸 /kɜːrt/ 🇬🇧 /kɜːt/
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adjective
R

Using very few words in a way that seems rude or unfriendly.

She gave a curt reply, making it clear she didn't want to talk.

translation

adj. Using very few words in a way that seems rude or unfriendly.

Word Forms

Comparative curter
Superlative curtest