All 7 Uses

curt
in
The Death Cure
(Auto-generated)

His friend gave him a sharp look but nodded curtly.†
p. 85.9 *

curtly = in a manner that uses few words or is abrupt and perhaps discourteous or rude
"It detects stuff," Brenda replied curtly.†
p. 110.1
He gave the group a curt nod and announced, "We know some people escaped from WICKED.†
p. 111.4
Minho and Gaily gave each other a curt nod.†
p. 118.7
Jorge didn't seem fazed by the curt command; he pulled his small control pad out of his pocket and pressed some buttons.†
p. 165.4
"Show us where he is," his friend ordered curtly.†
p. 177.1

curtly = in a manner that uses few words or is abrupt and perhaps discourteous or rude
She explained the disabling device's funct:ions to Thomas in a curt, efficient manner.†
p. 239.1

Definitions:

(1) (curt)
brief to the point of rudeness
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)
Curt is also used as a first name for males.