English dictionary
curt
adjectiveAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- brief and to the point; effectively cut short
adjective
- marked by rude or peremptory shortness
Example sentences
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