curt
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adjective \ˈkərt\Definition of CURT
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: shortened in linear dimension
— curt·ly adverb
— curt·ness noun
See Examples of CURT
- He gave only a curt reply to the question.
- <she was offended by the curt reply to her well-meaning question>
Origin of CURT
Latin curtus mutilated, curtailed — more at shear
First Known Use: 1630
Related to CURT
- Synonyms
- abrupt, bluff, brusque (also brusk), crusty, blunt, downright, short, short-spoken, snippy, unceremonious
- Antonyms
- circuitous, mealymouthed
See Synonym Discussion at bluff
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