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/tɝːs/

adjective

Meaning

  • (by extension) Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.

  • (by extension) Of manner or speech: abruptly or brusquely short; curt.

  • Burnished, polished; fine, smooth; neat, spruce.

Synonyms

abrupt,
brusque,
mardy,
short-spoken,
concise,
succinct