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[ adjective ] marked by rude or peremptory shortness

Synonyms

brusk short brusque

Examples

"try to cultivate a less brusque manner" "a curt reply" "the salesgirl was very short with him"

Related terms

discourteous

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[ noun ] Man's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 561
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[ adjective ] brief and to the point; effectively cut short

Synonyms

terse laconic crisp

Examples

"a crisp retort" "a response so curt as to be almost rude" "the laconic reply `yes'" "short and terse and easy to understand"

Related terms

concise

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Rhymes with

skirt outskirt miniskirt

Phonetic and Homophones

K ER1 T Kurt  kuhrt  kirt

Similar Spelling

Curto Curet curate curette Curd Court

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