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curt

curt

 
 
pronunciation:
kuhrt
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Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
inflections: curter, curtest
definition: rudely short or brief in speech.
Her curt reply made me wonder what was wrong.
synonyms:
abrupt
similar words:
blunt, gruff, rude
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derivations: curtly (adv.), curtness (n.)