The Only Use of
terse
in
To Kill a Mockingbird
- I whispered, and got a terse, "Sh-h!"
p. 191.5terse = using words sparingly
Definition:
using words sparingly
(Depending upon the context, this can have a negative connotation of minimizing social interaction due to ill feelings.)
(Depending upon the context, this can have a negative connotation of minimizing social interaction due to ill feelings.)