Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
Short-spoken — Short spo ken, a. Speaking in a quick or short manner; hence, gruff; curt. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
short-spoken — [shôrt′spōk΄ən] adj. 1. using only a few words; laconic 2. brief to the point of rudeness; curt … English World dictionary
short-spoken — {adj.} Using so few words that you seem impatient or angry; speaking in a short impatient way; saying as little as possible in an unfriendly way. * /Jim is always short spoken when he is tired./ * /We were hoping to borrow Dad s car, but he was… … Dictionary of American idioms
short-spoken — adj Using so few words that you seem impatient or angry; speaking in a short impatient way; saying as little as possible in an unfriendly way. Jim is always short spoken when he is tired. We were hoping to borrow Dad s car, but he was so short… … Словарь американских идиом
short-spoken — short′ spo′ken adj. speaking in a short, brief, or curt manner • Etymology: 1860–65 … From formal English to slang
short-spoken — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective : not given to wasting words : curt * * * /shawrt spoh keuhn/, adj. speaking in a short, brief, or curt manner. [1860 65] * * * short spōˈken adjective Curt in speech • • • Main Entry: ↑short … Useful english dictionary
short-spoken — /shawrt spoh keuhn/, adj. speaking in a short, brief, or curt manner. [1860 65] * * * … Universalium
short-spoken — (Roget s Thesaurus II) adjective Rudely unceremonious: abrupt, blunt, brief, brusque, crusty, curt, gruff, short. See ATTITUDE … English dictionary for students
short-spoken — /ʃɔt ˈspoʊkən/ (say shawt spohkuhn) adjective speaking in a short, brief, or curt manner …
short-spoken — adjective Date: 1865 curt … New Collegiate Dictionary
