kerl
kerl is the alternative form of carl.
Meaning of carl
Noun
carl (plural carls)
- A rude, rustic man; a churl.
- In Lent noblemen and carls alike had got into the traces and pulled the carts of stone themselves.1974, Guy Davenport, Tatlin!
- A stingy person; a niggard.
- Synonyms:
- skinflint, tightwad, cheapass, cheapie, cheapskate, cheapo, churl, clutchfist, el cheapo, last of the big spenders
Proper noun capitalized: Kerl
Kerl (plural Kerls)
- A surname from German.
Forms of kerl
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | kerls |
| Proper noun | |
| plural | Kerls |
Origin of kerl
Borrowed from German Kerl (“freeman of non-aristocratic descent”).
Questions about kerl
- What does kerl mean?
- Kerl means a surname from German.
- What is kerl the alternative form of?
- Kerl is the alternative form of carl.
- What part of speech is kerl?
- Kerl is a proper noun.
Words near kerl in the dictionary
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