clipped

Definition

  • used to describe speech that is fast, that uses short sounds and few words, and that is often unfriendly or rude
see also: clip

Examples

  • The bird's wings have been 'clipped' so that it can't fly away.

  • She answered their questions in a 'clipped' voice/tone.

  • She 'clipped' (out) several recipes from the magazine.

Movie clips