From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48: Curt \Curt\ (k[u^]rt), a. [L. curtus; cf. Skr. kart to cut. Cf. Curtail.] Characterized by excessive brevity; short; rudely concise; as, curt limits; a curt answer. [1913 Webster] The curt, yet comprehensive reply. --W. Irving. [1913 Webster]
Curt \Curt\ (k[u^]rt), a. [L. curtus; cf. Skr. kart to cut. Cf. Curtail.] Characterized by excessive brevity; short; rudely concise; as, curt limits; a curt answer. [1913 Webster]
The curt, yet comprehensive reply. --W. Irving. [1913 Webster]