scurrility

noun

scur·​ril·​i·​ty skə-ˈri-lə-tē 

plural scurrilities

1

: the quality or state of being scurrilous

2

a

: scurrilous or abusive language

b

: an offensively rude or abusive remark

Synonyms

• abuse
• billingsgate
• fulmination
• invective
• obloquy
• vitriol
• vituperation

Examples of scurrility in a Sentence

a discussion on some hot-button social issues in which any pretense to civility quickly gave way to intransigence and scurrility

Word History

First Known Use

1508, in the meaning defined at sense 1