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slurred

The correct spelling is slurred.

How to pronounce slurred

verb

Say it like: Slu-rre-d

The correct spelling is slurred. To insult or slight. For example: "to slur syllables;  He slurs his speech when he is drunk."

Usage Examples

to slur syllables;  He slurs his speech when he is drunk.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To insult or slight.
  2. 2.To run together; to articulate poorly.
  3. 3.To play legato or without separate articulation; to connect (notes) smoothly.
  4. 4.To soil; to sully; to contaminate; to disgrace.
  5. 5.To cover over; to disguise; to conceal; to pass over lightly or with little notice.

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