vulgarism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Vulgarity.
  2. A word or term that is considered offensive or vulgar.
  3. A spelling, word, or phrase used in common speech that is considered improper or incorrect for formal communication.

Word forms

vulgarism vulgarisms

Etymology

From vulgar + -ism.

Related words

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