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Curt Bre /Kɜːt/Name /Kɜːrt/ Adjective Person's Manner Behaviour) Appearing Rude Words

Front curt
Back BrE /kɜːt/NAmE /kɜːrt/

adjective


(of a person's manner or behaviour) appearing rude because very few words are used, or because sth is done in a very quick way (abrupt, brusque)a curt reply a curt nod A curt note of rejection arrived from the company director. His tone was curt and unfriendly.

 curt•ly/BrE kɜːtli; NAmE kɜːrtli/ adverbcurt•ness/BrE kɜːtnəs; NAmE kɜːrtnəs/ noun[uncountable] 

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