scurrility — The use of coarse, vulgar, or abusive language, especially in a way that is meant to insult or mock someone.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The use of coarse, vulgar, or abusive language, especially in a way that is meant to insult or mock someone.
Pronunciation (IPA): /skəˈrɪləti/
Example Sentences
- In the online comment section, scurrility flew back and forth like skunks in a relay race.
- The editor refused to publish the article because of its scurrility toward the mayor.
- Instead of arguing with facts, he resorted to pure scurrility.
scurrility
NOUN[/skəˈrɪləti/]
The use of coarse, vulgar, or abusive language, especially in a way that is meant to insult or mock someone.
The tabloid's scurrility shocked readers with its cruel and vulgar personal attacks.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'scurrilitas', derived from 'scurra' meaning a buffoon or jester who used crude, mocking language.
Breakdown
scurr- (from scurra, buffoon) + -ility (noun suffix indicating a quality or state)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“In the online comment section, scurrility flew back and forth like skunks in a relay race.”
“The editor refused to publish the article because of its scurrility toward the mayor.”
“Instead of arguing with facts, he resorted to pure scurrility.”
“My little brother's scurrility during video games would make a sailor blush.”
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