slur
Pronunciation:
/slɜː(ɹ)//slɜː(ɹ)/noun
Definitions
An insult or slight.
Example: a racial slur
A set of notes that are played legato, without separate articulation.
The symbol indicating a legato passage, written as an arc over the slurred notes (not to be confused with a tie).
A trick or deception.
verb
Definitions
To insult or slight.
To run together; to articulate poorly.
Example: to slur syllables; He slurs his speech when he is drunk.
To play legato or without separate articulation; to connect (notes) smoothly.
To soil; to sully; to contaminate; to disgrace.