Don't Be "Churlish"

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Hey there! Derived from the Old English word for a peasant, "churlish" now refers to anyone who's acting ill-mannered or surly. It's a great word for calling out bad manners without resorting to, well, churlish behavior. WORD OF THE DAY July 21, 2024 churlish [ chur-lish ] adjective boorish; rude Learn More About This Word Foxy, Catty, Fishy: Traits For Animals Or Humans? Ever wondered why we use animal words to describe human traits? Discover the fascinating world of these expressions and uncover the hidden meanings behind the animal-inspired terms we use every day. Keep reading Want more emails like this? Sign up to receive them daily. Need help? Review our About Us or Contact Us for assistance. For brand partnerships, email sponsor@dictionary.com. This email has been sent to matzom229@gmail.com by Dictionary.com LLC. Make sure this email goes to your inbox by adding doctor@dictionary.com to your address book. If you wish to stop seeing these emails, please feel free to Manage Your Preferences or Unsubscribe. For more information regarding our privacy policy, please visit this link. Dictionary.com LLC, Oakland CA