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Definitions from WordNet

Noun cur has 2 senses
  1. cur, mongrel, mutt - an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
    --1 is a kind of dog, domestic dog, Canis familiaris
    --1 has particulars: feist, fice; pariah dog, pye-dog, pie-dog
  2. cur - a cowardly and despicable person
    --2 is a kind of
    coward
    --2 has particulars: caitiff

Definitions from the Web

Cur

Definition:

A cur is a term used to describe a mongrel or mixed-breed dog, often considered inferior. It can also refer to a contemptible or undesirable person.

Examples:

As a Noun:

1. The streets of the city were infested with scrawny curs.

2. "Don't trust him, he's nothing but a cur."

As a Verb:

1. He was curred for his lack of loyalty towards his friends.

2. The owner was furious when his dog curried out of the yard.

As an Adjective:

1. The cur dog chased its own tail in circles.

2. They were disappointed with the cur behavior displayed by their guest.

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