CURT as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • brief and to the point
   • effectively cut short
   • `yes””
   Synonym(s)
   • crisp (what does crisp mean?)
   • laconic (what does laconic mean?)
   • terse (what does terse mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a crisp retort
   • a response so curt as to be almost rude
   • the laconic reply
   • short and terse and easy to understand
   Similar To
   • concise (what does concise mean?)
2. Meaning
   • marked by rude or peremptory shortness
   Synonym(s)
   • brusk (what does brusk mean?)
   • brusque (what does brusque mean?)
   • short(p) (what does short(p) mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • try to cultivate a less brusque manner
   • a curt reply
   • the salesgirl was very short with him
   Similar To
   • discourteous (what does discourteous mean?)