Definition of SCURRILOUS

scurrilous

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • expressing offensive reproach

Adj

  • Given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed.
  • Coarse, vulgar, or abusive.
  • Slanderous.
  • Gross, vulgar.
  • Unscrupulous, evil.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin scurrīlis (“buffoon-like”) + -ous, from scurra (“a buffoon”).

Synonyms

abusive, opprobrious

Scrabble Score: 12

scurrilous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
scurrilous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
scurrilous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

scurrilous is a valid Words With Friends word