| 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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