churl (n.)

  1. a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement

    [ Syn: peasant , barbarian , boor , goth , tyke , tike ]

  2. a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend

    [ Syn: niggard , skinflint , scrooge ]

  3. a bad-tempered person

    [ Syn: grouch , grump , crank , crosspatch ]

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