Meaning of the word clipped in English

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clipped

US /klɪpt/

UK /klɪpt/

with words pronounced quickly and clearly, sometimes with parts missing, or in a very short and unfriendly way:

Example:

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I heard the clipped tones of his secretary saying "I have Mr. Watson for you."

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