Category:Scurrile

Scur"rile, a. Etym: [l. scurrilis, fr. scurra a bufoon, jester: cf. F. scurrile.]

Defn: such as befits a buffoon or vulgar jester; grossly opprobrious Or loudly jocose in language; scurrilous; as, scurrile taunts. The wretched affectation of scurrile laughter. Cowley. A scurrile or obscene jest will better advance you at the court of Charles than father's ancient name. Sir w. Scott.