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SCURRILOUS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does scurrilous mean? 

SCURRILOUS (adjective)
  The adjective SCURRILOUS has 1 sense:

1. expressing offensive reproachplay

  Familiarity information: SCURRILOUS used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SCURRILOUS (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Expressing offensive reproach

Synonyms:

abusive; opprobrious; scurrilous

Similar:

offensive (causing anger or annoyance)

Derivation:

scurrility (foul-mouthed or obscene abuse)


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