Slurring
Pronunciation: /ˈslɜːrɪŋ/
Slurring (verb)
- To speak in a way that is not clear, often because of tiredness or alcohol.
- To say something bad or disrespectful about someone.
Examples
- He was slurring his words after the long meeting.
- She started slurring when she was tired.
Common collocations: slur words, slur speech, slur someone, slur a person, noticeable slurring
Slurring (noun)
- The act of speaking in a way that is not clear.
- A musical term for connecting notes smoothly.
Examples
- His slurring made it hard to understand him.
- The slurring was noticeable after the long day.