curt

"No, it is just a win," was Ten Hag’s curt reply when asked if the success could be regarded as a turning point.

“Ask them ‘what do you need?’” says Hayden - even if that is met more than once with curt replies such as “new legs!” as runners shuffle past.

They had what might be described as a curt conversation, though either one of those words might be pushing it.

Months of hopeful waiting ended with a curt dismissal: “We’ve decided to move forward with another candidate.”

He eyes me and Alex and gives us a curt nod.