slur

/slˈɜː/

/ˈsɫɝ/

Slur

a blemish made by dirt

synonyms : blot

a mean or hurtful word or comment that is used to insult or put down someone based on their race, gender, or other traits

synonyms : aspersion

(music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato

to slur

MAIN VERB

become vague or indistinct

synonyms : blur

antonyms : focus

utter indistinctly

speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur

play smoothly or legato

Examples

1. Now slurs.

2. "Asian student faces racial slur outside of Longfellow Middle School."

3. Mr. Connolly was slurring his words.

4. Are they slurring their words?