Scurrilous

['skʌrɪləs] or ['skɝələs]

Definition

(a.) Using the low and indecent language of the meaner sort of people, or such as only the license of buffoons can warrant; as, a scurrilous fellow.

(a.) Containing low indecency or abuse; mean; foul; vile; obscenely jocular; as, scurrilous language.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

a. [1]. Abusive, scurrile, reproachful, opprobrious, vituperative, insulting, insolent, contumelious, ribald, blackguard, indecent, offensive, foul-mouthed.[2]. Low, mean, vile, foul, coarse, vulgar, gross.

Editor: Vince

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Opprobrious, foul-mouthed, obscene, offensive, reproachful,[See ABUSIVE]

Checked by Benita

Definition

adj. using scurrility or language befitting a vulgar buffoon: indecent: vile: vulgar: opprobrious: grossly abusive.—adjs. Scur′ril Scur′rile buffoon-like: jesting: foul-mouthed: low.—n. Scurril′ity buffoonery: low or obscene jesting: indecency of language: vulgar abuse.—adv. Scur′rilously.—n. Scur′rilousness.

Edited by Diana