churl

Meanings

• noun

  A rude, surly, or unmannered person.

---

Pronunciation

1. /tʃɜɹl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=85508477"

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with churl
curl , url , whirl , pearl

---

Variants

List of all variants of churl that leads to same result
churl , churls

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally, a freeholder of small landed property in medieval England. Over time, the term came to be used pejoratively to refer to a rude, surly, or unmannered person.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'churl' is derived from the Old English word 'ceorl', which meant 'free man' or 'peasant'.

2. In some dialects of English, the term 'churl' is still used to refer to a farmer or laborer.

3. The term 'churlish' is an adjective that is derived from 'churl'. It means 'rude, surly, or unmannered'.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. rude: A person who is not polite or courteous.

2. surly: Being unfriendly or uncooperative, especially in a rude or hostile way.

3. unmannered: Lacking the social graces or refinement expected in a particular situation.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the term 'churl' has been used to describe characters who are rude, unmannered, or surly. For example, in Shakespeare's 'As You Like It', the character Touchstone uses the term to describe Jaques. In music, the term has been used in the name of various bands and songs, such as 'The Churls' and 'Churlish'.

How to Memorize "churl"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a scowl on their face, crossing their arms and pouting. This person is a churl.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'churl' with the word 'rude' or 'surly'. This will help you remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Crashes Happen Under Loose Reins' to remember the meaning of 'churl'. The 'C' stands for 'churl', 'R' for 'rude', 'A' for 'arrogant', 'S' for 'surly', 'H' for 'harsh', 'U' for 'unmannered', 'L' for 'loutish', and 'R' for 'rough'.

---

Memorize "churl" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize churl is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.