curt 
/ˈkɚt/ adjective
curter; curtest /ˈkɚt/ adjective [also more curt; most curt] : said or done in a quick and impolite way
▪ He gave only a curt reply to the question. ▪ a curt refusal ▪ a curt nod
▪ He gave only a curt reply to the question. ▪ a curt refusal ▪ a curt nod
— curt·ly adverb
▪ He curtly dismissed the question.
▪ He curtly dismissed the question.
— curt·ness noun [noncount]
▪ I was offended by his curtness.
▪ I was offended by his curtness.
