churls

plural of churl
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as in hunks
a mean grasping person who is usually stingy with money don't bother asking for donations at that house—the churl who lives there believes that charity begins and ends at home

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skunk
Noun
  • While bears are easily the biggest fear in some parks, a pack of hungry racoons or an inquisitive skunk aren’t to be messed with either.
    Geoffrey Morrison, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
  • Right before arriving at our campsite, a skunk ran across the front of the car, did a handstand, and then disappeared into the scrub.
    Benji Jones, Vox, 21 May 2025
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“Churls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/churls. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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