Definition of Shortly

• for a short time; "he was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive"
• in the near future; "the doctor will soon be here"; "the book will appear shortly"; "she will arrive presently"; "we should have news before long"
• in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner; "he told me curtly to get on with it"; "he talked short with everyone"; "he said shortly that he didnt like it"