currish

An archaic adjective meaning having a bad-tempered or surly nature, like a cur (a worthless or aggressive dog).

• 🇷🇺Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее обладающий злобным или угрюмым нравом, как дворняга (бесполезная или агрессивная собака).

1. Base and cowardly C2 formal british

   Having a mean-spirited, contemptible, and cowardly nature.

   • His currish behavior during the crisis shocked everyone.
   • She refused to stoop to such currish tactics.
   • The currish act of betraying a friend is unforgivable.

   🇷🇺Подлый и трусливый

   Synonyms: basecontemptiblecowardlycravendastardlydespicableignoblemean

   Antonyms: bravecourageoushonorablenoblevaliant

2. Snarling and rude C2 formal british

   Resembling a cur in temperament; ill-tempered, rude, and prone to snarling or snapping.

   • The old man gave a currish reply to the simple question.
   • His currish tone made everyone uncomfortable.
   • She was known for her currish remarks and bad attitude.

   🇷🇺Грубый и злобный

   Synonyms: brusquecantankerouschurlishcurmudgeonlyill-temperedirasciblerudesnappishsurly

   Antonyms: civilcourteousgentlemildpolite

• more currish comparative form
• most currish superlative form