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curt

 

[ kษœหt ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

communication

rudely brief or abrupt in speech or manner

Synonyms

abrupt, abrupt, blunt, brusque, terse

Examples of usage

  • She was curt and to the point in her response.
  • His curt tone of voice made me feel uncomfortable.
Context #2 | Noun

curtain

a curtain or piece of fabric that covers a window or opening

Synonyms

drapery, hanging, screen

Examples of usage

  • She drew the curt to block out the sunlight.
  • The beautiful curt added elegance to the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "curt" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น curto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅเคทเคฟเคชเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kurz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pendek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ะพั‚ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krรณtki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿญใ„ (ใฟใ˜ใ‹ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท court

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งง์€ (์งง๋‹ค)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุตูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krรกtkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรกtky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿญ็š„ (็Ÿญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kratek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stuttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัา›ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑsa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ corto

Etymology

The word 'curt' originated from the Middle English word 'courteis' which meant courteous. Over time, the meaning shifted to its current usage, describing someone who is rudely brief or abrupt in speech or manner. The word has been in use in the English language for centuries, evolving to reflect changing social norms and communication styles.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,502, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.