Surly and Short

Surly

Surly adjective - Given to or displaying a resentful silence and often irritability.

Short is a synonym for surly in abrupt topic. In some cases you can use "Short" instead an adjective "Surly".

Nearby Words: surliness, surlily

Short

Short adjective - Having relatively little height.

Surly is a synonym for short in abrupt topic. Sometimes you can use "Surly" instead an adjective "Short", if it concerns topics such as curt.

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