Scurrilous
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adjective
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noun
)
(As an adjective)
Scurrilous ( adjective )
- Using or containing coarse or abusive language.
- Containing or characterized by vulgar or coarse humor.
Origin:
The word scurrilous comes from the latin word "scurrilis" which means low, vulgar, or abusive. it is first recorded in the english language in the 16th century.
Examples:
- The comedian's scurrilous jokes were not appropriate for the audience.
- The scurrilous newspaper article was filled with lies and innuendo.
- He had a scurrilous way of talking about his enemies.
- He had a scurrilous sense of humor that was not appreciated.
- The scurrilous allegations in the article were not true.
(As a noun)
Scurrilous ( noun )
- Using or containing coarse or abusive language.
- Containing or characterized by vulgar or coarse humor.
Origin:
The word scurrilous comes from the latin word "scurrilis" which means low, vulgar, or abusive. it is first recorded in the english language in the 16th century.
Examples:
- The comedian's scurrilous jokes were not appropriate for the audience.
- The scurrilous newspaper article was filled with lies and innuendo.
- He had a scurrilous way of talking about his enemies.
- He had a scurrilous sense of humor that was not appreciated.
- The scurrilous allegations in the article were not true.