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    CURT

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (adjective) 

    Comparative and superlative

    Comparative: curter  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

    Superlative: curtest  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Brief and to the point; effectively cut shortplay

    Example:

    short and terse and easy to understand

    Synonyms:

    crisp; curt; laconic; terse

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    concise (expressing much in few words)

    Sense 2

    Meaning:

    Marked by rude or peremptory shortnessplay

    Example:

    the salesgirl was very short with him

    Synonyms:

    brusk; brusque; curt; short

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    discourteous (showing no courtesy; rude)

    Derivation:

    curtness (an abrupt discourteous manner)

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