{"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 originated from Old English \"ceorl\" meaning freeman or common man, later taking on a sense of rudeness or coarseness, with the suffix \"-ish\" forming an adjective. The term entered English in the 14th century, initially describing behavior characteristic of a common or unrefined person.","source":"merriam-webster","sourceUrl":"https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/churlish-2026-09-18","fetchedAt":"2026-09-18T05:36:18.365Z","cached":false}