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cur in Russian

cur in Russian is дворняга, ша́вка — cur means a mongrel or low-quality dog, especially one seen as vicious or worthless.

cur in Russian

дворняга
noun
Pronounced: dvornyaga
(dated, or, humorous) A contemptible or inferior dog.
ша́вка
noun
Pronounced: shavka
(dated, or, humorous) A contemptible or inferior dog.
ша́вка
noun
Pronounced: shavka
(dated, or, humorous) A detestable person.

What does "cur" mean?

  1. noun A mongrel or low-quality dog, especially one seen as vicious or worthless.
    "A scrawny cur followed them, barking at every passerby."
  2. noun An insult for a cowardly or contemptible person.
    ""You cur!" he shouted at the man who had betrayed them."
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cur in a sentence

  • A scrawny cur followed them, barking at every passerby.
  • "You cur!" he shouted at the man who had betrayed them.

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What is "cur" in Russian?

"cur" in Russian is дворняга, ша́вка. cur means: A mongrel or low-quality dog, especially one seen as vicious or worthless.

How do you pronounce дворняга?

"cur" in Russian is дворняга, pronounced "dvornyaga".

How do you use "cur" in a sentence?

Example: "A scrawny cur followed them, barking at every passerby." In Russian, "cur" is дворняга, ша́вка.

Are there other ways to say "cur" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "cur": дворняга, ша́вка.

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