{"word":"churlish","date":"2026-09-18","partOfSpeech":"adjective","pronunciation":"CHUR-lish","definition":"impolite, rude","example":"I was shocked by the churlish remarks made by my opponent.","etymology":"The word churlish comes from Old English \"ceorl\" meaning freeman or commoner, which is related to Old Norse \"karl\" and Gothic \"karls\", all referring to a type of man or free person. The modern meaning of impolite or rude emerged in the 14th century, likely due to the connotation of a commoner or unrefined person being uncouth.","source":"merriam-webster","sourceUrl":"https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/churlish-2026-09-18","fetchedAt":"2026-09-18T12:25:31.936Z","cached":false}