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Terse Tɜːs $ Tɜːrs/ Adjective Reply Message Words Shows Annoyed Syn Abrupt:Derek’s Ended

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a terse reply, message etc uses very few words and often shows that you are annoyed SYN abrupt:Derek’s terse reply ended the conversation.

—tersely adverb:‘Continue!’ he said tersely.—terseness noun [uncountable]

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