1. A brief, abrupt, or dismissive greeting that is noticeably short or lacks warmth
He gave a curt greeting and walked past without stopping to chat.
Ele deu uma saudação breve e passou sem parar para conversar.
2. A greeting characterized by rudeness or curtness in tone or manner
Her curt greeting made it clear she was not in the mood for pleasantries.
Sua saudação abrupta deixou claro que ela não estava em clima para cortesias.