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short–spoken
adjective short–spo·ken \-ˌspō-kən\
Definition of SHORT-SPOKEN
: curt
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First Known Use of SHORT-SPOKEN
1865
Related to SHORT-SPOKEN
- Synonyms
- abrupt, bluff, brusque (also brusk), crusty, curt, downright, short, short-spoken, snippy, unceremonious
- Antonyms
- circuitous, mealymouthed
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