Meaning & Definition of word "Scurrilous"

Scurrilous

/ˈskər.ɪ.ləs/

1. Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation.
- Example: The politician's scurrilous remarks during the debate were met with outrage from the audience.
2. Using vulgar or coarse language.
- Example: His scurrilous language during the interview led to a backlash from viewers.
3. Characterized by abusive or foul language.
- Example: The scurrilous nature of the articles published about her was shocking to her supporters.

●Late Latin 'scurrilosus' meaning 'like a buffoon,' from 'scurra' meaning 'buffoon or jester.'

scurrilous gossip:

Gossip that is malicious or intended to harm someone's reputation.

scurrilous attack:

A verbal or written assault that is meant to destroy someone's reputation with lies or slander.

slander:

The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.

libel:

A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.

defamation:

The action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel.

Meaning: Trash talk

● Example Sentence: That rap song is full of scurrilous trash talk about rival artists.

Meaning: Throwing shade

● Example Sentence: Her scurrilous comments were just her way of throwing shade at the competition.