curt
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(satellite adjective) brief and to the point; effectively cut short; "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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Synonyms: crisp, laconic, terse |
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(satellite adjective) marked by rude or peremptory shortness; "try to cultivate a less brusque manner"; "a curt reply"; "the salesgirl was very short with him" |
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Synonyms: brusk, brusque, short |
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