slur
🇺🇸
/slɜːr/
🇬🇧
/slɜː(r)/
verb
R
to speak in a way that is not clear because the words run into each other, often due to being drunk or tired
He was so tired that his words started to slur.
R
to play or sing musical notes in a way that each note flows smoothly into the next
The pianist slur the notes in the melody.
R
to damage someone's reputation by making false or unfair statements about them
The article unfairly slurred the politician's character.
noun
R
an offensive word or phrase used to insult a particular group of people
Using racial slurs is unacceptable in our community.
R
an unfair comment that can harm someone's reputation
He made a slur about her ability to do the job.
R
a musical sign indicating that two or more notes should be played smoothly and without a break
The slur in the sheet music shows where the notes should be connected.
translation
to speak in a way that is not clear because the words run into each other, often due to being drunk or tired; to play or sing musical notes in a way that each note flows smoothly into the next; to damage someone's reputation by making false or unfair statements about them
an offensive word or phrase used to insult a particular group of people; an unfair comment that can harm someone's reputation; a musical sign indicating that two or more notes should be played smoothly and without a break
Word Forms
3rd Present
slurs
Progressive
slurring
Past
slurred
Plural
slurs
Perfect
slurred