What is another word for vulgarisms?

Pronunciation: [vˈʌlɡɑːɹˌɪzəmz] (IPA)

Vulgarisms are offensive or indecent expressions that are considered impolite and inappropriate in certain contexts. Synonyms for vulgarisms include obscenities, profanity, foul language, dirty words, swear words, and expletives. These terms are often used to describe language that is offensive, explicit, or crude. They are generally considered taboo in most cultures and are avoided by polite and respectful individuals. Vulgarisms can be used to shock or offend, or they can be used to express anger, frustration, or other strong emotions. Regardless of their intent, they are generally considered inappropriate and can be offensive to others, particularly in formal or professional settings.

Usage examples for Vulgarisms

Obsolete words would be permissible in poetry or in historical novels, technical words permissible in technical writing, and even vulgarisms and provincialisms permissible in dialect stories.
"Practical Grammar and Composition"
Thomas Wood
I see; not worldly enough for boarding-school vulgarisms; but I, who am naughty enough to remember them now and then, will explain that there is nothing very terrible in a 'good catch.
"Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life"
Ann S. Stephens
The Poverty of the Archdeacon's appears in the After Wit, which makes a good Part of them; and the vulgarisms, which will be further explain'd as Occasions often.
"An Essay on Criticism"
John Oldmixon

Famous quotes with Vulgarisms

  • Like Bradley Pearson in , 'N', as he is called, uses quotation marks for such vulgarisms as 'sulks,' 'commuters' and 'worthwhile activities', as well as for phrases like 'too good to be true', 'the wrong end of the stick' and 'keep in touch.' The reader reflects that a cliché or approximation, wedged between two inverted commas, is still a cliché or approximation. Besides, you see how it would 'get on your nerves' if I were to 'go on' like this 'the whole time'...
    Martin Amis

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