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Meaning of slurred
The primary meaning of the word "slurred" is related to speech that is not clear or distinct, often due to intoxication or a physical condition.
Etymology of slurred
The word "slurred" originates from the verb "slur", which has its roots in the 16th century.
It is believed to have come from the Middle English word "sluren", which means to swallow or gulp down, possibly related to the idea of words being "swallowed" or pronounced indistinctly.
Synonyms
blurred
mumbled
muttered
indistinct
unclear
fuzzy
garbled
distorted
jumbled
confused
incoherent
unintelligible
sloppy
drunken
staggering
stumbling
fumbling
bumbling
inarticulate
tongue-tied
hesitant
faltering
stumbling
slouching
lurching
swaying
reeling
tottering
wavering
stumbling
mumbling
maundering
babbling
blubbering
stuttering
stammering
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "slurred" as spoken in a way that is not clear or distinct, often because of being drunk or ill.
- * It can also refer to words or sounds being pronounced indistinctly, running together, or being difficult to understand.
Usage Examples
- His words were slurred and difficult to understand after a few drinks.
- * The patient's speech was slurred due to the neurological condition.
- * The announcer's voice was slurred, making it hard to follow the instructions.