ur

/ɜr/; /ɔr/ (in some varieties)

Definitions

1. noun

the sound of a liquid flowing out, typically a river or stream

“The soothing sound of the ur was a welcome respite from the city’s noise.”

2. interjection

an expression of surprise or disgust

“Ugh, ur, that’s disgusting!”

3. verb

to flow, typically of a river or stream

“The ur flows gently through the valley.”

4. prefix

a prefix used in some words to indicate a connection to a place or a group of people

“Uralic languages are a group of languages that are spoken in the Ural region.”

Synonyms

  • babbble
  • gurgle

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness