Slurring

Pronunciation: /ˈslɜːrɪŋ/

Slurring (verb)

  1. To speak in a way that is not clear, often because of tiredness or alcohol.
  2. 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)

  1. The act of speaking in a way that is not clear.
  2. A musical term for connecting notes smoothly.

Examples

  • His slurring made it hard to understand him.
  • The slurring was noticeable after the long day.

Synonyms of Slurring

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Slurring

  • clear and distinct speech