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Curley
Curley (name) means a surname of Irish origin. Example: “James Michael Curley was a famous Boston politician.”
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A surname of Irish origin.
"James Michael Curley was a famous Boston politician."
How to use Curley
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMainly used as a surname, sometimes as a nickname for someone with curly hair.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Curleys
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Etymology
A shortened form of the surname McCurley.
Rhymes for Curley
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What does “Curley” mean?
The word “Curley” means a surname of Irish origin. In plain terms, mainly used as a surname, sometimes as a nickname for someone with curly hair.
How do you use “Curley” in a sentence?
Here is “Curley” used in a sentence: “James Michael Curley was a famous Boston politician.”
What part of speech is “Curley”?
“Curley” is a name.
What is the meaning of Curley?
"Curley" (name) means a surname of Irish origin.
