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terse

adjective

(by extension) Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.

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Word length
5
Starts with
T
Ends with
E
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
5
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/tɝːs/ /tɜːs/

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adjective

  1. (by extension) Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.

  2. (by extension) Of manner or speech: abruptly or brusquely short; curt.

  3. Burnished, polished; fine, smooth; neat, spruce.

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