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Definition slur in British English

slur noun

noun
/slɜː(r)/
1

a remark that is intended to insult someone or to damage their reputation

Example

a racial slur

Example

He regarded the comments as a slur on his integrity.

2

a way of speaking in which the words are not pronounced clearly or separately, for example when the speaker is very tired or drunk

Synonyms and related words
accent accented broad
3

a line written above musical notes to show that there should be no pause between them

Synonyms and related words
adagio allegro andante
Definition slur in British English