Definition of terse

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  • terse is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 5
  • terse is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 5
  • terse is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 5

Definition of terse

  • brief and to the point; effectively cut short (adjective)

    Examples

    1. short and terse and easy to understand

    Synonyms

    1. crisp
    2. curt
    3. laconic

See definition of terse in Merriam Webster