CURTLY

curtly, short, shortly

(adverb) in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner; “he told me curtly to get on with it”; “he talked short with everyone”; “he said shortly that he didn’t like it”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

curtly (comparative more curtly, superlative most curtly)

In a curt manner; tersely, almost rudely.

Source: Wiktionary


Curt"ly (krt"l), adv.

Definition: In a curt manner.

CURT

Curt (krt), a. Etym: [L. curtus; cf. Skr. kart to cut. Cf. Curtail.]

Definition: Characterized by exessive brevity; short; rudely concise; as, curt limits; a curt answer. The curt, yet comprehensive reply. W. Irving.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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