Cursory Definition

cursory
adjective
  1. hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough; "a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws"; "a passing glance"; "perfunctory courtesy"

"Cursory" in song lyrics

See how cursory is used in real songs:

  • "You can just take a cursory"
    The Ambassador f/ J.R. — My Clothes, My Hair

Usage tips for "cursory"

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