Scurrility: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฃ๏ธ
scurrility
[ หskษหrหษชl.ษช.ti ]
insulting language
Scurrility refers to the use of vulgar or abusive language, often used to insult or defame someone. This term is typically associated with verbal attacks that are deliberate and with the intention to offend. Scurrility can be observed in various forms of speech, including social media posts, public speeches, and written communication. It is important to recognize the implications of such language, as it can escalate conflicts and damage reputations.
Synonyms
abuse, cussing, invective, swearing, vituperation.
Examples of usage
- The politician's speech was filled with scurrility against his opponent.
- He faced scurrility online for his controversial opinions.
- The comedianโs routine relied heavily on scurrility to get laughs.
- The article was criticized for its scurrility towards public figures.
Translations
Translations of the word "scurrility" in other languages:
๐ต๐น escandaloso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Schimpfwort
๐ฎ๐ฉ kata kasar
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑัะฐะทะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ obelga
๐ฏ๐ต ๆชๅฃ
๐ซ๐ท injure
๐ช๐ธ insulto
๐น๐ท hakaret
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅูุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ urรกลพka
๐ธ๐ฐ urรกลพka
๐จ๐ณ ่พฑ้ช
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพalitev
๐ฎ๐ธ mรกlgรฆรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถำะฑััะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hakaret
๐ฒ๐ฝ insulto
Etymology
The term scurrility derives from the Latin word 'scurrilis', meaning 'of a buffoon or jester', which itself comes from 'scurra', meaning 'a buffoon, joker or jester'. This Latin term originally referred to entertainers who used crude humor and absurd behavior to amuse others. As the concept of scurrility evolved, it came to be associated with language that is coarse and insulting. By the late Middle Ages, scurrility had entered the English lexicon, carrying with it the connotation of foul or abusive speech. Over the centuries, this term has been utilized in literature and discourse to describe instances of sharp-tongued criticism and provocative dialogue, often reflecting the cultural context in which it is employed. The enduring nature of the word highlights the persistent human engagement with language as a tool for both humor and harm.