scurrilously

scurrilously
adverb see scurrilous

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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  • Scurrilously — Scurrilous Scur ril*ous, a. [See Scurrile.] 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. [1913 Webster] 2. Containing low indecency or abuse;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • scurrilously — adv. crudely, vulgarly, obscenely …   English contemporary dictionary

  • scurrilously — scur·ri·lous·ly …   English syllables

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  • scurrilous — scurrilously, adv. scurrilousness, n. /skerr euh leuhs, skur /, adj. 1. grossly or obscenely abusive: a scurrilous attack on the mayor. 2. characterized by or using low buffoonery; coarsely jocular or derisive: a scurrilous jest. [1570 80;… …   Universalium

  • scurrilous — adjective Date: 1576 1. a. using or given to coarse language b. vulgar and evil < scurrilous imposters who used a religious exterior to rob poor people Edwin Benson > 2. containing obscenities, abuse, or slander < scurrilous accusations > •… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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