curt Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adjective satellite marked by rude or peremptory shortness
   brusque; short; brusk.
   
   • try to cultivate a less brusque manner
   • a curt reply
   • the salesgirl was very short with him
2. adjective satellite brief and to the point; effectively cut short; `yes'"
   laconic; terse; crisp.
   
   • a crisp retort
   • a response so curt as to be almost rude
   • the laconic reply
   • short and terse and easy to understand

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