Churl
noun
A rude and mean person.
He was such a churl, never saying a good word about anyone
noun
An ungracious person who doesn't want to share or give.
Don't be a churl, let your sister also play with the toys
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A farmer.
In older times, a churl was someone who worked in the fields
Usage tips
Neutral
Historical
noun
A rude and mean person.
He was such a churl, never saying a good word about anyone
noun
An ungracious person who doesn't want to share or give.
Don't be a churl, let your sister also play with the toys
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A farmer.
In older times, a churl was someone who worked in the fields
Usage tips
Neutral
Historical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotation
Using 'churl' implies strong disapproval and is insulting.
His churl behavior at the party appalled everyone.
Pro Tip 2/2Very Archaic
'Churl' is rarely used today and may be misunderstood if used in modern contexts.
When he called him a churl, people were confused.
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotation
Using 'churl' implies strong disapproval and is insulting.
His churl behavior at the party appalled everyone.
Pro Tip 2/2Very Archaic
'Churl' is rarely used today and may be misunderstood if used in modern contexts.
When he called him a churl, people were confused.
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotation
Using 'churl' implies strong disapproval and is insulting.
His churl behavior at the party appalled everyone.
Pro Tip 2/2Very Archaic
'Churl' is rarely used today and may be misunderstood if used in modern contexts.
When he called him a churl, people were confused.
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