Churlish Definition
chûrlĭsh
adjective
Of a churl or churls; rustic.
Webster's New World
Like a churl; surly; boorish.
Webster's New World
Having a bad disposition; surly.
American Heritage
Stingy or mean.
Webster's New World
Hard to work or manage.
Webster's New World
Origin of Churlish
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From late Old English cierlisc (“of or pertaining to churls”), from churl + -ish. Meaning "deliberately rude" is late 14c.
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