"curtly" meaning in All languages combined

See curtly on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Forms: more curtly [comparative], most curtly [superlative]
Etymology: From curt + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|curt|ly}} curt + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} curtly (comparative more curtly, superlative most curtly)
  1. In a curt manner; tersely, almost rudely.
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