clipped
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clipped
/ˈklɪpt/
adjective
clipped
/ˈklɪpt/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of CLIPPED
[more clipped; most clipped]
— used to describe speech that is fast, that uses short sounds and few words, and that is often unfriendly or rude
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She answered their questions in a clipped voice/tone.
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the police officer's clipped speech
