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    Curt

    /kɜːrt/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    Brief and concise to the point of being rudely abrupt.
    His curt response left everyone in the meeting feeling dismissed.
    Having a rude or blunt quality in manner or speech.
    She was taken aback by his curt tone during the conversation.
    Short in duration or extent.
    The meeting was surprisingly curt, lasting only ten minutes.

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Latin 'curtus' meaning 'cut short'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    curt response:
    A reply that is brief and may come off as rude or dismissive.
    curt manner:
    A way of behaving that is particularly brusque or short.
    curt tone:
    A tone of voice that sounds abrupt and could be interpreted as unfriendly.

    Related Words

    brusque
    Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.
    terse
    Brief and to the point; using few words.
    blunt
    Very direct and to the point without consideration for feelings.

    Slang Meanings

    Short and rude response
    When asked if he was coming, he just said 'no' in a very curt way.
    Sharp or abrasive interaction
    Her curt comments cut through the small talk at the party.