- 1. 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. Source: opted
- 2. a. Containing low indecency or abuse; mean; foul; vile; obscenely jocular; as, scurrilous language. Source: opted
- 3. adj. expressing offensive reproach Source: wordnet
- 4. 1. 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. 2. Containing low indecency or abuse; mean; foul; vile; obscenely jocular; as, scurrilous language. The absurd and scurrilous sermon which had very unwisely been honored with impeachment. Macaulay. Syn. -- Opprobrious; abusive; reproachful; insulting; insolent; offensive; gross; vile; vulgar; low; foul; foul-mounthed; indecent; scurrile; mean. -- Scur"ril*ous*ly, adv. -- Scur"ril*ous*ness, n. Source: webster
- 5. j:100 s expressing offensive reproach Source: ecdict
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