gurrier

British  

/ ˈɡʌrɪər /

noun

1. dialect a low-class tough ill-mannered person

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Etymology

Origin of gurrier

perhaps from _currier

Example Sentences

“I’m still in a state of shock,” Mr. Gurrier said.

From New York Times

Ms McDonald dismissed this as "gurrier" politics - gurrier being Dublin slang for a hooligan - and accused her detractors of "scraping the barrel".

From BBC

The immortal Myles na gCopaleen dubbed it The Tomb of the Unknown Gurrier.

From The Guardian

Directing the entire line of troopers to remain mounted with carbines held at the "Advance," I dismounted, and taking with me Gurrier, the half-breed, Dr. Coates, one of our medical staff, and Lieutenant Moylan, the adjutant, we proceeded on our hands and knees toward the village.

From Project Gutenberg

Gurrier called out at the top of his voice in the Cheyenne tongue.

From Project Gutenberg