1. A reference to the use of low and indecent language of some persons: When it comes to presenting scurrilous people, politicians often are examples of such behavior.

Paul had to make a public announcement to restore his reputation if he wanted a chance at winning the election as mayor after his opponent spread scurrilous lies about him.

Scurrilous accusations or stories are untrue and unfair, and they are likely to damage the reputation of the person that they refer to.

2. Relating to something that is said or done unfairly to make people have a bad opinion of a person: Catherine, an actress and a singer, criticized a reporter who spread scurrilous articles about her in his newspaper which were unfounded and unjust.
3. Etymology: from Latin scurrilis, "buffoon-like", from scurra, "a vulgar buffoon (a person who does silly things) who behaves in an indecent, vile, or vulgar way". © ALL rights are reserved.
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