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curt
adjective
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
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adjective
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
“a crisp retort”
adjective
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
“try to cultivate a less brusque manner”
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a crisp retort
a response so curt as to be almost rude
the laconic reply: ‘yes’
short and terse and easy to understand
try to cultivate a less brusque manner
a curt reply
the salesgirl was very short with him
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