Cur
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɜː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cur is a noun meaning (dated or humorous) A contemptible or inferior dog.
Meaning
(dated or humorous) A contemptible or inferior dog.
More Meanings
- (dated or humorous) A detestable person.
- (archaic, dialect) A sheepdog or watchdog.
Example Sentences
"Who 's a cur - now - hey?"
This butcher's cur is venom-mouth'd, and I have not the power to muzzle him.
"You have no more spirit than a mongrel cur. You lie down on the ground and ask people to trample on you."
you have many enemies, that know not why they are so, but, like to village-curs, bark when their fellows do.
Word Forms
- curs
Synonyms for cur
Depending on context, synonyms include scrub, mixed, underbred, mongrel, mutt.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scrub, underbred, mixed, mongrel, mutt, crossbred.
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