Curring

/ˈkɜːrɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The sound a dog makes; growling or snarling, or the act of producing such a sound.

Etymology

Variant spelling or pronunciation of 'curring,' possibly related to 'cur' (a dog, especially a mixed-breed or inferior dog), with the gerund suffix '-ing.'

Kelly Says

The word 'curring' is mostly poetic or archaic—it appears in old literature to show animal sounds, but modern writers usually just use 'growling' or describe the sound more directly.

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