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curt (adjective), more curt, most curt
A reference to the expression of anger or impatience in a short, abrupt, and blunt manner: Sam, the manager, gave a curt reply to the customer who was complaining about the clothing that he bought from the store.
Relating to a sharp and impolite way when responding to someone .
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Pertaining to a rude comment.
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