\Scur"rile\, a. [L. scurrilis, fr. scurra a bufoon, jester: cf. F. scurrile.] Such as befits a buffoon or vulgar jester; grossly opprobrious or loudly jocose in language; scurrilous; as, scurrile taunts. The wretched affectation of scurrile laughter. --Cowley. A scurrile or obscene jest will better advance you at the court of Charles than father's ancient name. --Sir W. Scott.