Being brief and to the point; short.

measuring small distance from end to end. Less than what is needed. Burning out of an electric current. (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty.

of short duration. concise statement or summary. instruct or inform thoroughly.

Said in a clear and short way.

Packed closely together. Small case with face powder and a mirror. To pack something closely or tightly.

Brief in speech or writing; concise.

Marked by rude or peremptory shortness.

not including needless details or formalities. Shorter statement of the most important parts.

A summary of the important points of a plan, etc.. To draw around the outer edges of something.

(Of weather) chilly; a little cold. dessert of fruit baked with crunchy topping of brown sugar and flour. give food crisp surface.

moving fast or doing something in short time. at fast rate. soft tender flesh below growing part of fingernail or toenail.

Moving or happening very quickly. Rough and fast-moving part of a river.

Using a few words in a clever, effective way.

Large; full or complete.

using or containing too many words. Tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length.