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scurrilous

[skur-uh-luhs, skuhr-] / ˈskɜr ə ləs, ˈskʌr- /


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A raucous posse rap, it uses Sakura's alter-ego as a vehicle for scurrilous rumours about the band.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

Little did I know that “older couple” was to become “old couple,” a term that seemed to be repeated incessantly, at least to my Gen X ears not yet accustomed to scurrilous millennial attacks!

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 12, 2026

But Prime Minister Keir Starmer vehemently denied the accusations in parliament as "a red herring" and "completely scurrilous".

From Barron's Dec. 3, 2025

“This civil lawsuit based upon 30-plus-year-old allegations is filled with scurrilous lies, exaggerations and misrepresentations regarding Linda McMahon,” she said.

From Salon Nov. 22, 2024

“He’s a scurrilous dog, that man,” she muttered.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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