slur
|slur|
B2
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/slɜr/
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/slɜː/
indistinct speech
Etymology
Etymology Information
'slur' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'slyre,' where 'slyre' meant 'to slide or slip.'
Historical Evolution
'slyre' transformed into the modern English word 'slur' through phonetic changes over time.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to slide or slip,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'insult' and 'speak indistinctly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo.
He made a slur about her appearance.
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Verb 1
to speak indistinctly so that the sounds run into one another.
He tends to slur his words when he's tired.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41