Definitions for curt

Definitions for (adj) curt

Main entry: terse, laconic, curt, crisp

Definition: brief and to the point; effectively cut short

Usage: a crisp retort; a response so curt as to be almost rude; the laconic reply; `yes'; short and terse and easy to understand


Main entry: curt, brusk, brusque, short

Definition: marked by rude or peremptory shortness

Usage: try to cultivate a less brusque manner; a curt reply; the salesgirl was very short with him


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