thersitical

[ther-sit-i-kuh l]

adjective

scurrilous; foulmouthed; grossly abusive.

Origin of thersitical

First recorded in 1640–50; Thersit(es) + -ical

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British Dictionary definitions for thersitical

thersitical

adjective

rare abusive and loud

Word Origin for thersitical

C17: from Thersites

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