cur
Pronunciation: [kɜr]
Word
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.
Example
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.
Example
Everyone called him a cur for how he treated his friends poorly.
Example
Why did they call him a cur after what he said?
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