Scŭr'ril-oŭs, a.

adjective

a. [See SCURRILE.]

Sense 1. Using the low and indecent language of the meaner sort of people, or such as only the license of buffoons can warrant; as, a scurrilous fellow.

Sense 2. Containing low indecency or abuse; mean; foul; vile; obscenely jocular; as, scurrilous language. “The absurd and scurrilous sermon which had very unwisely been honored with impeachment.” Macaulay.

Synonyms— Opprobrious; abusive; reproachful; insulting; insolent; offensive; gross; vile; vulgar; low; foul; foul-mouthed; indecent; scurrile; mean.