adverb
- in a manner resembling or befitting a cur (a mongrel dog); in a mean, cowardly, or contemptible way
Usage: literary or formal; often used to describe dishonorable or base behavior
Examples
- He currishly abandoned his friend in a moment of danger.
- The villain currishly refused to face his accuser.
- She spoke currishly about those who could not defend themselves.
- He behaved currishly toward anyone he perceived as weaker.
- The soldier currishly retreated from the battlefield without cause.