adj.
Pronunciation: ' ch ə r-lish
Function: adjective
Date: before 12th century
1 : of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : VULGAR
2 : marked by a lack of civility or graciousness : SURLY
3 : difficult to work with or deal with : INTRACTABLE < churlish soil>
synonyms see BOORISH
– churl · ish · ly adverb
– churl · ish · ness noun