Definition of Slurs. Meaning of Slurs. Synonyms of Slurs

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Definition of Slurs

Slur
Slur Slur, n. 1. A mark or stain; hence, a slight reproach or disgrace; a stigma; a reproachful intimation; an innuendo. ``Gaining to his name a lasting slur.' --South. 2. A trick played upon a person; an imposition. [R.] 3. (Mus.) A mark, thus [[upslur] or [downslur]], connecting notes that are to be sung to the same syllable, or made in one continued breath of a wind instrument, or with one stroke of a bow; a tie; a sign of legato. 4. In knitting machines, a contrivance for depressing the sinkers successively by passing over them.

Meaning of Slurs from wikipedia

- Look up slur or epithet in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. The following is a list of ethnic slurs, ethnophaulisms, or ethnic epithets that are, or have...
- Look up slur in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Slur refers to: Slur (music), a symbol in Western musical notation indicating that the notes it embraces...
- of ethnic slurs List of ethnic slurs and epithets by ethnicity List of common nouns derived from ethnic group names List of religious slurs A list of...
- list of ethnic slurs and epithets is sorted into categories that can defined by race, ethnicity, or nationality. Most of these black slurs and all these...
- Swearing: The Social History of Oaths, Profanity, Foul Language, and Ethnic Slurs in the English-speaking World. Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe, 2006. Norquest,...
- Dysphemism Fighting words Insult Judgmental language List of ethnic slurs List of religious slurs Profanity "Pejorative". Dictionary.com. Archived from the original...
- The following is a list of religious slurs or religious insults in the English language that are, or have been, used as insinuations or allegations about...
- and slurs]. [With bowed string instruments] A curved slur over or under two or more notes indicates that these notes are to be connected...Slurs are only...
- Gusano (lit. worm, fem. gusana) is the Spanish language term for "worm". It is a disparaging name for Cuban counter-revolutionaries and those who emigrated...
- self-description. The reclamation of slurs focuses on reinforcing in-group solidarity, restricting the use of the reclaimed slur to members of the targeted group...