vulgarism

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an offensive or indecent word or phrase
  2. noun the quality of lacking taste and refinement

Etymology

From vulgar + -ism.

In classic literature

Synonyms

obscenity, smut, filth, dirty word

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