adjective
- rudely brief or abrupt in speech or manner
Examples
- His curt reply made it clear he didn’t want to discuss the matter.
- She gave a curt nod and walked away without saying goodbye.
- The manager’s curt tone suggested he was irritated with the delay.
- I was surprised by her curt response to my friendly greeting.
- He answered with a curt ‘no’ and hung up the phone.
- The teacher’s curt dismissal of the question discouraged further participation.