Curter: meaning, definitions and examples
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curter
[ หkษหrtษr ]
slang term
The term 'curter' is often used in informal contexts to refer to a person who is terse or abrupt in speech or manner. This slang expression characterizes someone who communicates in a very brief and kind of dismissive way. It is not a widely recognized word in formal language but sometimes appears in specific social circles or regional dialects. Typically, 'curter' denotes a lack of warmth or friendliness in conversations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Don't be such a curter when talking to customers.
- Her curter replies made the meeting feel uncomfortable.
- He's known as a curter; he rarely engages in small talk.
Translations
Translations of the word "curter" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cortador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Schneider
๐ฎ๐ฉ pemotong
๐บ๐ฆ ััะทะฐะบ
๐ต๐ฑ ciฤcie
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใใฟใผ
๐ซ๐ท couteur
๐ช๐ธ cortador
๐น๐ท kesici
๐ฐ๐ท ์ปคํฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุทุน
๐จ๐ฟ ลeznรญk
๐ธ๐ฐ reznรญk
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฒๅทฅๅ ท
๐ธ๐ฎ rezalnik
๐ฎ๐ธ skeri
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตัะบัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแญแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kษsici
๐ฒ๐ฝ cortador
Etymology
The word 'curter' is believed to be derived from the adjective 'curt', which has its origins in the Latin word 'curtus', meaning 'short'. Over time, 'curt' evolved in the English language to describe speech or behavior that is brief to the point of being rude or abrupt. The slang variation 'curter' likely emerged as a playful or modified form of 'curt', retaining the original connotation of being terse while adding a more informal twist. This usage reflects changes in social language preferences, especially in casual conversations and amongst younger speakers, where brevity and directness can sometimes take precedence over politeness.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,370, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.