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Vocabulary Entry
cur
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A dog with a seemingly mixed breed, often considered inferior or of little value.
Example Sentences
"The cur barked loudly at the passing cars."
"He adopted a scruffy cur from the shelter."
"Many people mistakenly believe that a cur cannot be a loyal companion."
V
verb
To bark or growl like a dog, often used in an aggressive or contemptuous manner.
Example Sentences
"The dogs curred at the intruders approaching the yard."
"He warned his dog not to cur at strangers."
"As tensions rose, the crowd began to cur in frustration."
A
adjective
Impudent, surly, or bad-tempered.
Example Sentences
"Her cur demeanor made it difficult to have a pleasant conversation."
"He has a cur attitude whenever things don't go his way."
"The wait staff avoided the cur customer to prevent any conflict."