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A little girl who finds a puzzle frustrating might ask her busy mother (or teacher) for help. The child gets one message if her mother expresses clear pleasure at the request and quite another if mommy responds with a curt 'Don't bother me - I've got important work to do.'
Daniel Goleman

Meaning of "curt" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CURT

From Latin curtus cut short, mutilated.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CURT

curt  [kɜːt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CURT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Curt is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES CURT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Kurt

Kurt is a masculine German given name. Its principal English variant is Curt, while others include Cord, Curd, and Kort. It originated as a short form of Curtis, Konrad, and Kunibert. Its name days are November 12, November 26 and September 13.

Definition of curt in the English dictionary

The definition of curt in the dictionary is rudely blunt and brief; abrupt. Other definition of curt is short or concise.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CURT


advert
ˈædvɜːt
alert
əˈlɜːt
cert
sɜːt
concert
ˈkɒnsɜːt
convert
kənˈvɜːt
dessert
dɪˈzɜːt
dirt
dɜːt
expert
ˈɛkspɜːt
flirt
flɜːt
girt
ɡɜːt
hurt
hɜːt
insert
ɪnˈsɜːt
shirt
ʃɜːt
skirt
skɜːt
squirt
skwɜːt
sweatshirt
ˈswɛtˌʃɜːt
upskirt
ˈʌpˌskɜːt
vert
vɜːt
wert
wɜːt
wort
wɜːt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CURT

cursus
curtail
curtail step
curtailer
curtailment
curtain
curtain call
curtain hook
curtain lecture
curtain pole
curtain rail
curtain raiser
curtain ring
curtain rod
curtain speech
curtain wall
curtain-raiser
curtain-twitcher
curtain-up
curtained

WORDS THAT END LIKE CURT

circuit court
court
district court
divorce court
Erfurt
Federal court
Frankfurt
go to court
High Court
juvenile court
Klagenfurt
out of court
out-of-court
spurt
superior court
Supreme Court
tennis court
yoghurt
yogurt
yurt

Synonyms and antonyms of curt in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CURT»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «curt» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of curt

Translation of «curt» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CURT

Find out the translation of curt to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of curt from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «curt» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

简短无理的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

seco
570 millions of speakers

English

curt
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रूखा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كيرت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

краток
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

seco
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চাঁচাছোলা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

brusque
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kurang upaya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

kurz angebunden
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ぶっきらぼうな
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

퉁명스러운
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Anget
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lổ mảng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுருக்கமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पडदा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kısa
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

secco
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Curt
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

краток
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Curt
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

απότομος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Curt
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

curt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

brysk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of curt

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CURT»

The term «curt» is very widely used and occupies the 22.498 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CURT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about curt

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QUOTES WITH «CURT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word curt.
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Daniel Goleman
A little girl who finds a puzzle frustrating might ask her busy mother (or teacher) for help. The child gets one message if her mother expresses clear pleasure at the request and quite another if mommy responds with a curt 'Don't bother me - I've got important work to do.'

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CURT»

Discover the use of curt in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to curt and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Atari Inc.: Business Is Fun
Atari Inc. - Business is Fun, the book that goes behind the company that was synonymous with the popularization of 'video games.' Nearly 8 years in the making, Atari Inc.
Curt Vendel, Marty Goldberg, 2012
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A Well-Paid Slave: Curt Flood's Fight for Free Agency in ...
Traces the landmark 1969 Supreme Court case between All-Star center fielder Curt Flood and Major League Baseball, documenting how he fought to play for the team of his choice at the cost of his career and placement in the Hall of Fame but ...
Brad Snyder, 2007
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Curt Richter: A Life in the Laboratory
Here, Jay Schulkin presents an engaging portrait of a "laboratory artisan" in the context of his work.
Jay Schulkin, 2005
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Here I Am, Lord--Send Someone Else
But God had a different plan-and a sense of humor. God set Curt on a surprising, exhilarating journey that led him to become (you guessed it!) a pastor and missionary who worked with teens.
Curt DeWitt, 2007
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Healing Through Haiku: Poetography
Share in this healing and transitional journey of emotions and grief through Haiku poetry and photography.
Curt Hodge, 2006
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Data Communications and Computer Networks: A Business User's ...
This book offers full coverage of wireless technologies, industry convergence, compression techniques, network security, LAN technologies, VoIP, and error detection and correction.
Curt White, 2012
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Curt Flood in the Media: Baseball, Race, and the Demise of ...
"Curt Flood in the Media" examines the public discourse surrounding Curt Flood (1938-1997), the star center fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals throughout the sixties.
Abraham Iqbal Khan, 2012
8
J. Edgar Hoover: The Man and the Secrets
A chilling biography of the notorious FBI chief reveals connections between Hoover and organized crime, his manipulation of six presidencies, his assault on civil rights, and much more. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.
Curt Gentry, 2001
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Anatomy of the Soul: Surprising Connections Between ...
This profound book will help you gain a better understanding of how God wired your brain and how spiritual practices can help you, not only improve your relationships with God and other people, but also deal with issues such as anxiety, ...
Curt Thompson, 2010
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Aldo Leopold: His Life and Work
This edition includes a new preface by author Curt Meine and an appreciation by acclaimed Kentucky writer and farmer Wendell Berry.
Curt D. Meine, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CURT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term curt is used in the context of the following news items.
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Curt Schilling says Rick Porcello has the 'weight of the world on his …
Former Red Sox ace and ESPN baseball analyst Curt Schilling says the pressure is on for Porcello in Wednesday's start. “Anytime you put a ... «Boston.com, Jul 15»
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CURT Bulks Up with More 2 1/2” Ball Mount Options
CURT Manufacturing, LLC., the leading manufacturer and marketer of USA-made towing products, has added four new mounts with 2 1/2” x 2 ... «Virtual-Strategy Magazine, Jul 15»
3
Curt Sanburn: My Trip to Paris
A museum show honoring French architect Le Corbusier provokes a few thoughts — and some news — about Honolulu's evolving housing ... «Honolulu Civil Beat, Jul 15»
4
Curt Casali has a fine weekend in The Bronx
Tampa Bay's Curt Casali slides into third base as the Yankees' Chase Headley dives for an errant throw from pitcher Ivan Nova during ... «New Canaan Advertiser, Jul 15»
5
Curt Wild Mellows Out: Watch Ewan McGregor cover Catfish And …
Earlier this year Catfish And The Bottlemen released a video for “Hourglass” starring Ewan McGregor, a clip that even let the actor sing a little ... «Vanyaland, Jul 15»
6
ESPN's Curt Schilling says Stephen Strasburg should be 100000 …
Like a lot of people, Curt Schilling had lofty expectations for Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg when the No. 1 pick in the 2009 draft was ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
7
Pan Ams a dress rehearsal for Olympics, Curt Harnett says
The chef de mission: Curt Harnett, once an Olympic cycling medallist, wants to ensure athletes “shine.” Part of our series on people who built ... «OurWindsor.ca, Jul 15»
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Curt's Miles of Pennies continues to raise funds for Rescue Mission
The Curt's Miles of Pennies project has raised $31,295 over the past five .... The Curt's Miles of Pennies year spans from July 3 of one year to ... «Roanoke Times, Jul 15»
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Pan Ams a dress rehearsal for Olympics, Curt...
The chef de mission: Curt Harnett, once an Olympic cycling medallist, wants to ensure athletes “shine.” Part of our series on people who built ... «Niagarathisweek.com, Jul 15»
10
ASHG honors Leonid Kruglyak with Curt Stern Award
This annual award, named for the late pioneering geneticist Curt Stern, PhD, recognizes genetics and genomics researchers who have made ... «Phys.Org, Jul 15»

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