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scurrility


Meanings
  • Noun

    Gross or offensive language; vulgarity.

    - "The comedian's scurrility offended some audience members."
    - "He was known for his scurrility in his stand-up routine."

Rhymes
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curility , perjury , fury , durability
Variants
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scurrilities , scurrility
Etymology
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From the Latin scurrilitas, meaning 'ridicule' or 'ludicrous behavior'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'scurrility' first appeared in English literature in the 15th century.

  2. Scurrility is often used in legal contexts to refer to offensive or defamatory language in court proceedings.


Related Concepts
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  1. Obscenity: Obscenity refers to words or actions that are considered offensive or vulgar, often related to sex or bodily functions.

  2. Vulgarity: Vulgarity refers to language or behavior that is considered offensive or crude, often related to scurrility.


Culture
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Scurrility has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works of satire and comedy. It is often used to shock or offend, and can be a powerful tool for highlighting social issues.

How to Memorize "scurrility"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a comedian on stage using gross or offensive language to entertain an audience.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'scurrility' with offensive or crude language.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Scurrilous Comedians Use Offensive Words' to remember the definition.


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