adjective, curt·er, curt·est. rudely brief in speech or abrupt in manner. brief; concise; terse; laconic.
What does Curt mean slang?
Curt often just means "terse." In fact it comes from the Latin word curtus, which means “cut short, abridged.” But sometimes it has the added sense of being rudely short, like when you're irritated that someone's asking a foolish question so you give a brusque, curt response. Definitions of curt.
How do you use the word Curt?
Curt Sentence Examples
- He gave a curt nod.
- His conversation was short and curt before he tossed it.
- Dusty gave a curt nod and closed his eyes.
- He didn't have to be so curt about it.
- With another curt nod, Jessi opened the door and went into Ashley's room.
