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curt definition

curt (kʉrt)

adjective

  1. Archaic short or shortened
  2. brief, esp. to the point of rudeness; terse or brusque a curt reply

Etymology: L curtus: see short

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curt Synonyms

curt

modif.

brief, terse, uncivil, snippy*; see abrupt 2, terse. See syn. study at blunt.


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curt Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • reply: Back came the curt reply: Bennett wasn't interested.

Modifying Another Word

  • rather: Upon my return, I sent a rather curt e-mail of complaint to the company involved.
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