Sunday 17 April 2011

Word of the Day #3

scurrilous - \ SKUR-uh-luhs \  , adjective;

1. Grossly or obscenely abusive.
2. Characterized by or using low buffoonery. <----- Baahaahaaaa ok
 
 
Origin:
Scurrilous  likely traces its origin to the Etruscan language, coming into Latin as scurrilis , "fashionable city idler," and, later, "buffoon."
 
Example - In a scurrilous fashion, the man sidled his way out of the pub.
 
 
 

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