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curt
[/kɜːrt/]
adjective
breve, curtíssimo, seco
1.
rudely brief or abrupt in speech or manner
He gave a curt reply to her question.
Ele deu uma resposta seca à sua pergunta.
2.
brief or concise in expression
The email was curt and to the point.
O email era breve e direto ao ponto.
3.
shortened; truncated
The curt version of the story omits many details.
A versão resumida da história omite muitos detalhes.
NYC Slang
short, blunt response or dismissive tone
Synonyms
abrupt
brusque
brief
terse
blunt
sharp
Antonyms
verbose
courteous
friendly
warm
elaborate
detailed
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
seco, breve, cortante
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
cortês (archaic), breve, seco
More commonly uses 'breve' or 'seco' in modern Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
to give someone the short shrift / a curt response
cut and dried (similar meaning of being brief and decisive)
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