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curt adj

Curt means using few words and sounding rude or impatient. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of curt

  • using few words and sounding rude or impatient

Usage examples of curt

The receptionist gave a curt reply and returned to her work.

His curt email sounded angrier than he intended.

She was curt with the reporter because she was in a hurry.

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