The difference between Cur and Mongrel
When used as nouns, cur means a contemptible or inferior dog, whereas mongrel means someone or something of mixed kind or uncertain origin.
check bellow for the other definitions of Cur and Mongrel
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Cur as a noun (dated, or, humorous):
A contemptible or inferior dog.
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Cur as a noun (dated, or, humorous):
A detestable person.
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Mongrel as a noun (often, pejorative):
Someone or something of mixed kind or uncertain origin; especially, a dog that is such.
Examples:
"That dog is a mongrel, who knows what breed it could be!"
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Mongrel as a noun (slang, Australia, New Zealand):
A thuggish, obnoxious, or contemptible person; a pitiable person.