vulgarism
/ˈvʌlɡərɪzəm/
noun
- A word, phrase, or expression that is considered rude, crude, or not polite in formal speech.
- The dictionary marks certain words as vulgarisms to warn readers they are offensive.
- The teacher told the student that using 'ain't' in an essay is a vulgarism.
- His speech was full of vulgarisms that embarrassed his parents at the formal dinner.
- An action or quality that shows a lack of refinement or good taste.
- The critic called the painting's bright, clashing colors a vulgarism.
- Burping loudly at the table is considered a vulgarism in many cultures.
- The gold-plated toilet in the mansion was a vulgarism that shocked the visitors.
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