knapp — meaning in English
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English meaning
- concise adj Giving all the necessary information in few words; brief and to the point.
- curt adj Speaking briefly to the point of seeming rude; short and blunt.
- heel noun The rounded back part of the foot, or the corresponding part of a shoe or sock.
- lean verb To bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
- scant adjective Barely enough; in short supply.
- scanty adj Not as large or as much as is really needed.
- skimpy adj Too small, thin, or scanty; not generous in amount or coverage.
- succinct adjective Expressed clearly in very few words, with nothing unnecessary included.
- terse adj Describes speech or writing that is short and says only what is necessary.
- tersely adv In few words, saying only what is needed.
- tight adj Fitting closely, firmly fixed, or held firmly in place; not loose.
Senses
knapp is used for these senses in English:
- concise Brief, yet including all important information.
- lean Having little extra or little to spare; scanty; meagre.
- scant Very little, very few.
- skimpy Small or inadequate; not generous; diminutive.
- skimpy (of a garment) Very small, light, or revealing.
- succinct Brief and to the point.
- terse (by extension) Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.
- tersely In a brief, concise, or to the point manner.
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