Pronunciation: /kɜːr/

Definitions of cur

noun a contemptible or cowardly person

Example Sentences

A1 The little cur followed its owner everywhere.

A2 The street was filled with stray curs looking for food.

B1 The farmer's cur helped herd the sheep into the pen.

B2 The loyal cur stayed by its master's side through thick and thin.

C1 The cunning cur outsmarted the other dogs in the competition.

C2 The cur's fierce loyalty to its owner was unmatched by any other pet.

Examples of cur in a Sentence

formal The doctor used a cure to treat the patient's illness.

informal I heard that new medication is supposed to be a great cure.

slang I need to find a quick cure for this headache.

figurative Music has always been a cure for my soul.

Grammatical Forms of cur

past tense

curred

plural

curs

comparative

curer

superlative

curest

present tense

cur

future tense

will cur

perfect tense

have cured

continuous tense

is curing

singular

cur

positive degree

cur

infinitive

to cur

gerund

curing

participle

cured

Origin and Evolution of cur

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'cur' originated from Middle English, derived from Old Norse 'kurra' meaning to growl or grumble.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cur' has evolved to refer to a contemptible or cowardly person, especially used to describe a dog of mixed breed or a mongrel.