ˈkæləmni ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən ˈslɑːndə ˈslændɚ slɜː(ɹ) the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare) an abusive attack on a person's character or good name a disparaging remark in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion it is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility