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churlish
rude and mean-spirited
In more detail
1. (adjective) rude and unfriendly; behaving in an unpleasant way
2. (adjective) unwilling to spend money or give help; stingy
Examples
- 1. He gave a churlish reply and refused to shake hands.
- 2. It would be churlish to refuse their generous offer of help.
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