adj
scurrilous
Scurrilous (adj) means of a person, given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed.
adj
1
Of a person, given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed.
2
Of language:
3
Coarse, vulgar, or abusive.
4
Gross, vulgar.
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Etymology
From Latin scurrīlis (“buffoon-like”) + -ous, from scurra (“a buffoon”).
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What is the meaning of scurrilous?
"scurrilous" (adj) means of a person, given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed.
What are the different meanings of scurrilous?
"scurrilous" has 3 main meanings: 1. Of a person, given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed; 2. Of language:; 3. Coarse, vulgar, or abusive.