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。