Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

churl

noun

/tʃɜːrl/

Definition

A churl is a rude, boorish person. It can also refer to someone who is stingy or miserly.

Examples

Despite his wealth, he was such a churl that he refused to donate to any charities.
The churl at the party made everyone uncomfortable with his rude remarks.

Meaning

The term originally referred to a peasant or a person of low social rank, but it has evolved to denote someone who is disagreeable or lacking in civility.