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curtly

adverb

in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner

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Word length
6
Starts with
C
Ends with
Y
Contains
UR
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adverb

  1. in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner

    “he told me curtly to get on with it”

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he told me curtly to get on with it
he talked short with everyone
he said shortly that he didn't like it

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