VULGARISM


Meaning of VULGARISM in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' v ə l-g ə - ˌ ri-z ə m

Function: noun

Date: circa 1676

1 : VULGARITY

2 a : a word or expression originated or used chiefly by illiterate persons b : a coarse word or phrase : OBSCENITY

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