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cur

Pronunciation: [kɜr]

Word

Learn how to use cur in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “animals”

(noun) a cur is a mixed-breed dog or one that doesn’t have a particular useful purpose. It often describes a dog that isn’t very friendly or well-trained.

Example

The kind woman adopted a cur from the shelter, hoping to give it a better life.

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He didn’t want a cur because he preferred purebred dogs that were trained well.

Example

Have you ever seen a cur wandering around the neighborhood?

Context: “character”

(noun) a cur can also mean a person who is seen as mean, rude, or cowardly. It's not a nice word to describe someone who acts badly.

Example

Even though he seemed like a cur at times, he had a kind heart deep down.

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Everyone called him a cur for how he treated his friends poorly.

Example

Why did they call him a cur after what he said?

How to pronounce cur

Pronunciation: [kɜr]

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