curt

adjective
UK: /kɜːt/
US: /kɝːt/

  1. Brief and unfriendly

    1. His curt reply offended her a bit, I think.
    2. Her curt tone suggested that she was in a hurry and didn't want to talk to me.

Synonyms

blunt abrupt terse brusque

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "curt" is /kɜːt/ in British English and /kɝːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "curt": blunt, abrupt, terse, brusque.

Example usage of "curt": "His curt reply offended her a bit, I think.". More examples on the page.