(每日一词）curt

Curt  /kɝːt/ adj. （态度或说话）简短失礼的，唐突的，草率的

meaning: If someone’s manner or speech is curt, it is rude as a result of being very quick. 

词源：curt--short

联想：cu(cut) + rt(short)

e.g.   to give a curt nod/reply 草草点了点头／三言两语地回答

e.g. The manager's curt response left her feeling dismissed and ignored. 经理简短的回应让她感到被忽视和无视。