Cur (Noun)

Meaning 1

An inferior dog or one of mixed breed.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The scruffy little cur wandered into the yard, its tail wagging hopelessly as it looked for scraps to eat.
  • Many a farmer has kept a cur to chase off pests and varmints from the property.
  • The breeder specialized in purebreds, but his neighbor's cur was always getting loose and causing trouble.
  • In the alleys of the city, a stray cur could often be found rummaging through trash cans for food.
  • The old-time farmers often referred to any mixed-breed dog as a cur, no matter its temperament or appearance.

Synonyms

  • Mutt
  • Mongrel

Hypernyms

  • Domestic Dog
  • Canis Familiaris

Hyponyms

  • Pie-dog
  • Pye-dog
  • Fice

Meaning 2

A cowardly and despicable person.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

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