CURT
Dictionary entry overview: What does curt mean? • CURT (adjective)
The adjective CURT has 2 senses:
1. marked by rude or peremptory shortness
2. brief and to the point; effectively cut short
Familiarity information: CURT used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• CURT (adjective)
Meaning:
Marked by rude or peremptory shortness
Synonyms:
brusk; brusque; curt; short
Context examples:
try to cultivate a less brusque manner / a curt reply / the salesgirl was very short with him
Similar:
discourteous (showing no courtesy; rude)
Meaning:
Brief and to the point; effectively cut short
Synonyms:
laconic; terse; curt; crisp
Context examples:
a crisp retort / a response so curt as to be almost rude / the laconic reply; 'yes' / short and terse and easy to understand
Similar:
concise (expressing much in few words)
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