Definition Definition

curt - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'curt' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Curt [ a.]
- Characterized by excessive brevity; short; rudely concise; as, curt limits; a curt answer.

Meaning of 'curt' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . curt [ s]
Meaning (1):
- brief and to the point; effectively cut short
Example in sentence:
  • a crisp retort;
  • a response so curt as to be almost rude;
  • short and terse and easy to understand;
  • the laconic reply; `yes'
Meaning (2):
- marked by rude or peremptory shortness
Example in sentence:
  • a curt reply;
  • the salesgirl was very short with him;
  • try to cultivate a less brusque manner

Nearby Words:

cur curability curable curacao curacies curacoa curacy curare curari curarine

See 'curt' also in:

Dictionary.com Google Translator Wikipedia.com Merriam Webster

Related Definitions

  • Principal Curtailment
    The practice of allocating cash to lower the current due principal amount of the first new mortgage is known as Principal Curtailment.
  • Side curtain rollover sensor
    Side curtain rollover sensor is a sensor that determines in the event of a collision whether or not it is necessary to deploy a vehicles side curtain
  • Curtain airbags
    Curtain airbags also known as "head airbags." Wide-spanning airbags that when deployed cover the side glass in a side impact or, in some

Categories

Browse Dictionary