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| 1. | [ adjective ] marked by rude or peremptory shortness | |
| Synonyms: | brusk short brusque | |
| Examples: | "try to cultivate a less brusque manner" "a curt reply" "the salesgirl was very short with him" |
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| Related terms: | discourteous | |
| 2. | [ noun ] Man's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 561 | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] brief and to the point; effectively cut short | |
| Synonyms: | terse laconic crisp | |
| Examples: | "a crisp retort" "a response so curt as to be almost rude" "the laconic reply `yes'" "short and terse and easy to understand" |
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| Related terms: | concise | |
| Similar spelling: |
Curto Curet curate curette Curd Court |
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