Slur: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คฌ
slur
[ slษหr ]
derogatory term
An offensive or insulting term used to degrade someone based on their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or other characteristic.
Synonyms
derogatory term, insult, offensive term
Examples of usage
- The use of racial slurs is unacceptable in any context.
- He was deeply hurt by the homophobic slur directed at him.
to speak in an offensive manner
To speak about someone or something in a derogatory or insulting way, often using offensive language.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was quick to slur her ex-boyfriend's reputation after their breakup.
- It's not okay to slur someone based on their appearance.
Translations
Translations of the word "slur" in other languages:
๐ต๐น insulto
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคชเคฎเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Beleidigung
๐ฎ๐ฉ penghinaan
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑัะฐะทะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ obelga
๐ฏ๐ต ไพฎ่พฑ
๐ซ๐ท insulte
๐ช๐ธ insulto
๐น๐ท hakaret
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅูุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ urรกลพka
๐ธ๐ฐ urรกลพka
๐จ๐ณ ไพฎ่พฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพalitev
๐ฎ๐ธ mรณรฐgun
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฃแ แแชแฎแงแแคแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษhqir
๐ฒ๐ฝ insulto
Word origin
The word 'slur' originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the Middle Low German word 'slurren', meaning to shuffle or drag the feet. Over time, the meaning evolved to include speaking in a blurred or indistinct manner. In modern usage, 'slur' is predominantly associated with derogatory or offensive language.