slurs
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B2
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/slɜrz/
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/slɜːz/
(slur)
indistinct speech
Etymology
Etymology Information
'slur' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'sclor,' where 'sclor' meant 'to slide or slip.'
Historical Evolution
'sclor' changed from the Middle English word 'sclor' and eventually became the modern English word 'slur'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to slide or slip,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to speak indistinctly or to insult.'
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 slurred his words after drinking too much.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41