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English adjective: curt | |||
| 1. | curt marked by rude or peremptory shortness | ||
| Samples | Try to cultivate a less brusque manner. A curt reply. The salesgirl was very short with him. | ||
| Synonyms | brusk, brusque, short | ||
| Similar | discourteous | ||
| Antonyms | courteous | ||
| 2. | curt brief and to the point; effectively cut short | ||
| Samples | A crisp retort. A response so curt as to be almost rude. The laconic reply; `yes'. Short and terse and easy to understand. | ||
| Synonyms | crisp, laconic, terse | ||
| Similar | concise | ||
| Antonyms | prolix | ||
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