— scurrilously , adv. — scurrilousness , n.
/skerr"euh leuhs, skur"-/ , adj.
1. grossly or obscenely abusive: a scurrilous attack on the mayor.
2. characterized by or using low buffoonery; coarsely jocular or derisive: a scurrilous jest.
[ 1570-80; SCURRILE + -OUS ]
Syn. 1. vituperative, insulting, offensive. 2. vulgar.