Meaning of the word cur in English

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cur

US /kɝː/

UK /kɝː/

a dog of mixed breed; a mongrel

Example:

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The old farmer's faithful cur followed him everywhere.

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He kicked the stray cur away from his doorstep.

Synonym:

mongrel mutt stray

a contemptible man

Example:

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He called the man a cowardly cur for abandoning his family.

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Only a true cur would betray his friends like that.

Synonym:

coward scoundrel villain wretch cad

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curative