52 entries under short topic. ×

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incisive(adjective, brief, abrupt, caustic)
7
lean(adjective, style, big, words)
7
to the point(expression, adjective, idiom, sharp)
6
clipped(adjective, brief)
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close(adjective, brief, conciseness)
6
elliptical(adjective, brief, conciseness)
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exact(adjective, brief, conciseness)
6
precise(adjective, brief)
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taut(adjective, brief)
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trenchant(adjective, brief, conciseness)
5
sharp(adjective, rough, rude, blunt)
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compressed(adjective, blunt, brief, conciseness)
4
clear-cut(adjective, brief, abrupt, caustic)
4
cryptic(adjective, brief)
4
short and sweet(expression, adjective, idiom, rude)
4
snappish(adjective, rude, irritable, abrupt)
4
snappy(adjective, rough, rude, brief)
4
tart(adjective, open, rough, rude)
2
gnomic(adjective, brief)
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boiled down(expression, adjective, precise, quick)
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