curt meaning and definition

CURT adjective

Definition of curt (adjective)

1. marked by rude or peremptory shortness
   • "try to cultivate a less brusque manner"; "a curt reply"; "the salesgirl was very short with him"
   • synonyms: brusk, brusque, short
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"
   • synonyms: crisp, laconic, terse