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- [kur]
- /kɜr/
- /kɜːr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kur]
- /kɜr/
Definitions of curs word
- noun curs a mongrel dog, especially a worthless or unfriendly one. 1
- noun curs a mean, cowardly person. 1
- noun curs Plural form of cur. 1
- noun curs plural of cur. 0
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Origin of curs
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English curre, apparently shortened from curdogge. See cur dog
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Parts of speech for Curs
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
curs popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
curs usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for curs
noun curs
- scum — a film or layer of foul or extraneous matter that forms on the surface of a liquid.
Antonyms for curs
noun curs
- heroes — a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character: He became a local hero when he saved the drowning child.
Top questions with curs
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