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Churlish Definition & Meaning

churlish
adjective
  1. rude and boorish
  2. having a bad disposition; surly; "churlish as a bear"- Shakespeare

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Frequently asked questions

What does churlish mean?
rude and boorish having a bad disposition; surly; "churlish as a bear"- Shakespeare
What part of speech is churlish?
Churlish is an adjective.
How many definitions does churlish have?
Churlish has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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