Vulgarism (Noun)
Meaning 1
An offensive or indecent word or phrase.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The comedian's routine was full of vulgarisms that made the audience cringe.
- The author was accused of using a misogynistic vulgarism in her latest novel, sparking outrage among critics.
- The teacher scolded the student for using a loud and deliberate vulgarism in the middle of class.
- The politician's opponent seized on a single vulgarism from a decade-old audio recording to discredit his campaign.
- The singer's raw lyrics included a few off-color vulgarisms that shocked listeners, some of whom demanded a parental warning label be added to the album.
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Meaning 2
The quality of lacking taste and refinement.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.