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Short shrift

noun
/ˌʃɔː(ɹ)t ˈʃɹɪft/
Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.noun(sometimes preceded by the) A quick rejection or dismissal, especially one which is impolite and undertaken without proper consideration.
"The bank gave me short shrift when I applied for a loan."

Synonyms

summary treatmentsummary executionshort sharp shocksnapshotrush jobstripehot squatsnap shota short drop and a sudden stopshotslasha quick drop and a sudden stop
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