Vocabulary Entry

curt

|adjective • verb

adjective

Rudely brief or abrupt in speech or manner.

Example Sentences

"His curt reply left no room for discussion."

"She was taken aback by his curt attitude during the meeting."

"The teacher's curt dismissal of the students' questions surprised them."

verb

Example Sentences

"They decided to curt their vacation to save money."

"The editor had to curt the lengthy article for publication."

"His injuries forced him to curt his training schedule."