adj.
Pronunciation: ' sk ə r- ə -l ə s, ' sk ə -r ə -
Function: adjective
Date: 1576
1 a : using or given to coarse language b : vulgar and evil < scurrilous imposters who used a religious exterior to rob poor people ― Edwin Benson>
2 : containing obscenities, abuse, or slander < scurrilous accusations>
– scur · ri · lous · ly adverb
– scur · ri · lous · ness noun