Scur"ril*ous (?), a. [See Scurrile.]
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.
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.
Syn. -- Opprobrious; abusive; reproachful; insulting; insolent; offensive; gross; vile; vulgar; low; foul; foul-mounthed; indecent; scurrile; mean.
-- Scur"ril*ous*ly, adv. -- Scur"ril*ous*ness, n.
© Webster 1913.