currishly

• Advérbio arcaico que significa 'como um cão' — isto é, de maneira grosseira, mal-educada ou desprezível, tal como um vira-lata (cão raivoso ou agressivo). Raramente usado no inglês contemporâneo.

An archaic adverb meaning 'in a currish manner' — that is, in a way that is surly, ill-bred, or contemptible, like a cur (a mean or aggressive dog). It is rarely used in modern English.

1. In a currish mannerC2formalbritish

   In a way that is mean-spirited, ill-tempered, or contemptible, like a cur (a mongrel or aggressive dog).

   Como um cão raivoso

   • He spoke currishly to the waiter, showing no respect.
   • She currishly dismissed their concerns without a second thought.
   • The critic currishly attacked the novel without offering any constructive feedback.

   Sinônimosbrutishlychurlishlycontemptiblygrumpilysnappishlysurlily

   Antônimoscourteouslygenerouslygenteellygraciouslykindlynobly