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- [kur-ish]
- /ˈkɜr ɪʃ/
- /ˈkɜː.rɪʃ/
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- [kur-ish]
- /ˈkɜr ɪʃ/
Definitions of currish word
- adjective currish of or like a cur; rude or bad-tempered 3
- adjective currish of or resembling a cur; bad-tempered; mean; ill-bred 3
- adjective currish of or relating to a cur. 1
- adjective currish curlike; snarling; quarrelsome. 1
- adjective currish contemptible; base. 1
- noun currish Like a cur; snappish. 1
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Origin of currish
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1425-75, currish is from the late Middle English word kuresshe. See cur, -ish1
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Parts of speech for Currish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
currish popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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currish usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for currish
adj currish
- worthless — without worth; of no use, importance, or value; good-for-nothing: a worthless person; a worthless contract.
- vile — wretchedly bad: a vile humor.
- disgusting — causing disgust; offensive to the physical, moral, or aesthetic taste.
- odious — deserving or causing hatred; hateful; detestable.
- abhorrent — If something is abhorrent to you, you hate it very much or consider it completely unacceptable.
adjective currish
- despicable — If you say that a person or action is despicable, you are emphasizing that they are extremely nasty, cruel, or evil.
- shameful — causing shame: shameful behavior.
Antonyms for currish
adj currish
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
- delightful — If you describe something or someone as delightful, you mean they are very pleasant.
- lovable — of such a nature as to attract love; deserving love; amiable; endearing.
adjective currish
- admired — Simple past tense and past participle of admire.
- honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
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