Vulgarism
/ˈvʌlɡərɪzəm/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Audience Sensitivity
Consider if the listener may find vulgarisms offensive before using them in conversation.
A joke with vulgarisms might not be appropriate at a formal dinner.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Differences
What's considered a vulgarism can vary greatly between different cultures and languages.
A term seen as a vulgarism in one country might be harmless slang in another.
Pro Tip 3/3Humor and Bonding
Vulgarisms are often used in humor and can create a sense of camaraderie among friends.
Friends laughed when one accidentally used a vulgarism, easing the embarrassment.
Compare with
BlasphemyCoarsenessCrudeExpletiveIndecencyObscenityProfanityRibaldry
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