Meaning of churl in English

1. Pronunciation

   /tʃərl/

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1. Noun

   churl

   Etymology

   Old English ceorl, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch kerel and German Kerl‘fellow’, also to carl

   Definitions

   1. a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
2. 2. a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend
3. 3. a bad-tempered person