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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

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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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