skəˈriləd.ē, -lətēˌ-i noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French scurrilité, from Late Latin scurrilitat-, scurrilitas, from Latin scurrilis scurrilous + -itat-, -itas -ity
1. : the quality or state of being scurrilous
2.
a. : scurrilous or abusive language usually marked by coarse or indecent wording or innuendo, unjust denigration, or clownish jesting
this was the day of journalistic scurrility — American Guide Series: Pennsylvania
b. : an instance of scurrility : a rude or abusive remark
Synonyms: see abuse