Vulgarism
noun
A word or expression that is crude, coarse, or offensive.
The comedian's stand-up routine was loaded with vulgarisms that some found funny, but others found disrespectful.
Often appears as...
- use a vulgarism
- common vulgarism
noun
A mistake in language use that is considered socially or culturally low-class or unrefined.
His constant use of double negatives was seen as a vulgarism by his English teacher.
Often appears as...
- grammatical vulgarism
- cultural vulgarism
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A word or expression that is crude, coarse, or offensive.
The comedian's stand-up routine was loaded with vulgarisms that some found funny, but others found disrespectful.
Often appears as...
- use a vulgarism
- common vulgarism
noun
A mistake in language use that is considered socially or culturally low-class or unrefined.
His constant use of double negatives was seen as a vulgarism by his English teacher.
Often appears as...
- grammatical vulgarism
- cultural vulgarism
Usage tips
Academic
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.
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.
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.
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