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churl

[churl] / tʃɜrl /
NOUN
a rude and ill-bred person
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NOUN
person overly concerned with saving money
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Barabak: You would have to be a churl not to respect and admire Vance’s career path, which, to use a phrase oft-heard Monday might, truly embodies the American Dream.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2024

“Hearken, churl; mind thy comportment, else thou shalt endure a most grievous batie-bummil!”

From Washington Post Apr. 14, 2022

But with the superb singing on display, I am beginning to feel like a churl for citing any flaws.

From New York Times Apr. 27, 2015

Nonetheless, Pietersen has been constantly criticised for his style, an attitude peculiarly British in its carping churl.

From The Guardian Dec. 14, 2012

Ordinarily his attitude towards all that concerns the memories of man is that of a jealous churl.

From Garden-Craft Old and New by John D. Sedding




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