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scurrilous

The correct spelling is scurrilous.

How to pronounce scurrilous

adjective

IPA: /ˈskʌ.ɹə.ləs/

Say it like: Scu-rri-low-s

The correct spelling is scurrilous. (of a person) Given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed. For example: "We have had our address used by scurrilous crooks in the past to gain assets by fraud."

Usage Examples

We have had our address used by scurrilous crooks in the past to gain assets by fraud.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.(of a person) Given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed.
  2. 2.(of language) Coarse, vulgar, abusive, or slanderous.
  3. 3.Gross, vulgar and evil.

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