Scurrility: meaning, definitions and examples

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scurrility

 

[ หŒskษœหrหˆษชl.ษช.ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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 comedianโ€™s 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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escandaloso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schimpfwort

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kata kasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั€ะฐะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obelga

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚ชๅฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท injure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ insulto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hakaret

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ์š•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู‡ุงู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ urรกลพka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ urรกลพka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พฑ้ช‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพalitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกlgรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถำ™ะฑั–ั€ะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hakaret

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.