Meaning of the word curtly in English

What does curtly mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

curtly

US /ˈkɝːt.li/
UK /ˈkɝːt.li/

Adverb

1.

in a way that is very quick and slightly rude:

Example:
Steve answered curtly and turned his back on me.
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