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scurrile

/skəˈrɪl/ adjective · British & US
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What does scurrile mean?

adjective

Scurrile refers to something that is coarse, obscene, or offensively indecent. It can also describe language or behavior that is considered impertinent or insulting.

Example

"The comedian's scurrile jokes were not well-received by the audience."

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