vulgarism

Definition

A word or term that is considered offensive or vulgar.

Etymology

From vulgar + -ism.

Example Sentences

• ""Shit" is a vulgarism."
• "We never descended to the vulgarism of a quarrel. People said that neither of us had a heart, but it appears to me that politeness is an excellent substitute."
• "Editors of newspapers allow more vulgarisms to go to print today than they used to."

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