reply curtly

Examples (10)

• "I don't know," he replied curtly, walking away.
• When asked for help, the busy clerk just replied curtly, "Wait your turn."
• She was hurt when he replied curtly to her friendly greeting.
• He often replies curtly via text message, using single-word answers.
• The general replied curtly that the information was classified.
• Tired of the interrogation, the witness began to reply curtly to the lawyer's questions.
• I expect he will reply curtly if you interrupt his meeting.
• One should not reply curtly to a customer's genuine inquiry.
• The minister replied curtly before ending the press conference abruptly.
• Feeling defensive, she replied curtly that it was none of my business.