curt

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  A short, sharp blow or sound.

  - "He gave the table a curt knock before entering the room."
  - "The curt sound of the gunshot echoed through the forest."

• Noun or Adjective

  A brief, terse reply.

  - "Her curt response indicated her displeasure."
  - "The curt waiter barely acknowledged their presence."

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Pronunciation

1. /kɜːt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

brusque

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with curt
hurt , furt , nurt , dirt , burst

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Curtis (English) : A surname of English, Scottish, or Irish origin.
   

2. Curate (English) : A person in charge of a church or ecclesiastical parish.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of curt that leads to same result
curt , curter , curtest , curtly , curtness , curtnesses

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Forms

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The past tense and past participle of 'curt' is 'curted'. There are no other known forms.

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Etymology

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Originally from Old French 'cort' meaning 'short' or 'brief'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'curt' is also used in the field of astronomy to describe a type of galaxy.

2. In the medical field, 'curt' is an old term for a type of surgical instrument used to cut tissue.

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Related Concepts

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1. Politeness: Opposite of curt behavior, which is considered rude or impolite.

2. Terseness: A style of writing or speaking that is brief and to the point, similar to curt behavior.

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Culture

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In literature, curt behavior is often used to convey a sense of arrogance or rudeness. In music, the term 'curtain call' refers to the final applause for a performer.

How to Memorize "curt"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a short, sharp sound or blow. Visualize a person giving a curt reply.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'curt' with the idea of brevity or shortness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'C' is for 'Curtsy' (short, sharp blow), 'C' is for 'Curt' (brief reply).

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