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Churl (Noun)

Meaning 1

A bad-tempered person.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • He was known to be a churl when anyone disagreed with him, always getting angry and argumentative.
  • Her coworker was a bit of a churl, constantly complaining about the work and never wanting to help.
  • After a few drinks, he became a complete churl, snapping at anyone who tried to talk to him.
  • She had a hard time working with him because he was such a churl, always growling and snarling at everyone.
  • He turned into a churl whenever someone tried to correct his mistakes, refusing to listen and getting defensive.

Synonyms

  • Crosspatch
  • Grump
  • Crank
  • Grouch

Hypernyms

  • Disagreeable Person
  • Unpleasant Person

Hyponyms

  • Fire-eater
  • Crab
  • Misanthrope
  • Crabby Person
  • Hothead
  • Misanthropist

Meaning 2

A crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Peasant
  • Barbarian
  • Boor
  • Goth
  • Tyke
  • Tike

Hypernyms

  • Disagreeable Person
  • Unpleasant Person

Meaning 3

A selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The billionaire was a notorious churl, refusing to donate to charity despite his vast wealth.
  • His friends and family grew tired of his churlish behavior, always expecting others to pay for his meals and entertainment.
  • The churl in the office was infamous for never buying coffee or lunch for his coworkers, despite his high salary.
  • After the churl refused to tip the waiter, the rest of the group was embarrassed to be seen with him.
  • The churl's unwillingness to spend money on his own children's education was a source of great concern for his ex-wife.

Synonyms

  • Skinflint
  • Niggard
  • Scrooge

Hypernyms

  • Hoarder

Hyponyms

  • Pinchgut
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