Meaning & Definition of Curt in English

1. Marked by rude or peremptory shortness

• "Try to cultivate a less brusque manner"

• "A curt reply"

• "The salesgirl was very short with him"

2. 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"