Definition of Curt

1. Adjective. Marked by rude or peremptory shortness. "The salesgirl was very short with him"

Exact synonyms: Brusk, Brusque, Short
Similar to: Discourteous
Derivative terms: Brusqueness, Curtness, Shortness

2. Adjective. Brief and to the point; effectively cut short. "Short and terse and easy to understand"
Exact synonyms: Crisp, Laconic, Terse
Similar to: Concise
Derivative terms: Crispness, Terseness

Definition of Curt

1. a. Characterized by excessive brevity; short; rudely concise; as, curt limits; a curt answer.

Definition of Curt

1. abrupt [adj CURTER, CURTEST] - See also: abrupt

Lexicographical Neighbors of Curt

cursivenesses
cursives
cursive script
cursor
cursores
cursorial
cursorily
cursoriness
cursorinesses
Cursorius
Cursorius cursor
cursors
cursory
curst
cursus
curt (current term)
curtail
curtailed
curtailer
curtailers
curtailing
curtailment
curtailments
curtails
curtain
curtained
curtaining
curtainless
curtains
curtain call

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