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vulgarism
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(grammar) A word or term that is considered offensive or vulgar.
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noun
(grammar) A word or term that is considered offensive or vulgar.
“"Shit" is a vulgarism.”
A spelling, word, or phrase used in common speech that is considered improper or incorrect for formal communication.
“Editors of newspapers allow more vulgarisms to go to print today than they used to.”
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"Shit" is a vulgarism.
Editors of newspapers allow more vulgarisms to go to print today than they used to.