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current happening in or belonging to the present time. [5 definitions]
current affairs events of a political, societal, or economic nature that are occurring in the present time and are often covered in the media.
current events significant events that have recently occurred in a particular area or in the world at large, often reported in the news and discussed publicly.
currently at the present time; now.
curricle a two-wheeled open light carriage pulled by two horses abreast.
curriculum a set of required or prescribed courses of study to be fulfilled for a particular degree. [2 definitions]
curriculum vitae a brief summary of one's professional history and qualifications, submitted with a job application; vita; résumé.
currish of or characteristic of a cur. [3 definitions]
curry1 any of a large variety of Eastern, esp. Indian, dishes made with numerous spices, such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric. [3 definitions]
curry2 to comb and groom (a horse) by using a currycomb. [2 definitions]
currycomb a metal comb used to groom horses. [2 definitions]
curry favor to attempt to gain approval by servile behavior or flattery.
curry powder a mixture of spices such as turmeric and coriander, used as a seasoning.
curse an expression of a desire that someone or something might suffer lasting misfortune, or, in tales of magic, a spell that brings lasting misfortune. [9 definitions]
cursed worthy of being detested or hated. [2 definitions]
curse word a word that is considered to be obscene or profane, esp. when it is used to condemn or to express anger.
cursive of writing in which individual letters within words are joined, or of print that simulates such writing. [3 definitions]
cursor a movable marker on a computer screen that indicates the point that will be affected by input from the user.
cursory done quickly and without care; superficial.
curt unpleasantly abrupt; brusque. [2 definitions]
curtail to make shorter; cut off part of.