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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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