Dictionary Check: slur
"slur" is a valid word!
Scrabble
4
points
Words with Friends
6
points
Definition
noun
(music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato
noun
a disparaging remark
Example:
"in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion"
noun
a blemish made by dirt
Example:
"he had a smudge on his cheek"
verb
play smoothly or legato
Example:
"the pianist slurred the most beautiful passage in the sonata"
verb
speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur
Example:
"your comments are slurring your co-workers"
verb
utter indistinctly
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