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Word of the Day – Scurrilous

By July 3, 2025Word of the Day

Scurrilous (adj)

skur-il-us

Grossly or obscenely abusive./ Characterized by or using low buffoonery; coarsely jocular or derisive.

First recorded in 1570–80; scurrile + -ous

Example sentences

“His scurrilous behaviour was anything but presidential.”

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