curt Meaning & Definition
What Does Curt Mean?
Curt is used as an adjective meaning Brief or terse, especially to the point of being rude. It can also mean Short or concise. As a verb, it means To cut, cut short, shorten.
Quick Facts About Curt
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kɝt/ |
| Synonyms | terse, crisp and concise |
| Comparative / superlative | curter, curtest |
| Verb forms | curts, curting, curted |
Curt Definition (Adjective)
- Brief or terse, especially to the point of being rude.
- Short or concise.
Curt as a Verb
- To cut, cut short, shorten.
Synonyms of Curt
Curt synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
curt (comparative curter, superlative curtest)
curt (third-person singular simple present curts, present participle curting, simple past and past participle curted)
Words That Rhyme With Curt
Origin of Curt
From the Latin curtus (“shortened”). Cognate with Dutch kort, German kurz, Galician curto, French court, Italian corto, Portuguese curto, and Spanish corto. Doublet of short.
Quick Answers About Curt
Is curt an adjective or a verb?
Curt is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for curt?
You can replace curt with words such as terse, crisp and concise. See the full list of curt synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of curt?
The past tense of curt is curted. The present participle is curting.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of curt?
The comparative form is curter and the superlative form is curtest.