vulgarism

/ˌvʌlgəˈrɪzəm/
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Other forms: vulgarisms

Definitions of vulgarism
  1. noun
    the quality of lacking taste and refinement
    synonyms: coarseness, commonness, grossness, raunch, vulgarity
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    type of:
    inelegance
    the quality of lacking refinement and good taste
  2. noun
    an offensive or indecent word or phrase
    synonyms: dirty word, filth, obscenity, smut
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    types:
    bawdry, bawdy
    lewd or obscene talk or writing
    scatology
    a preoccupation with obscenity (especially that dealing with excrement or excretory functions)
    type of:
    profanity
    vulgar or irreverent speech or action
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