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Meaning of vulgarism

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

vulgarism

noun

Definitions

  1. (grammar) A word or term that is considered offensive or vulgar.

    Example: "Shit" is a vulgarism.

  2. A spelling, word, or phrase used in common speech that is considered improper or incorrect for formal communication.

    Example: Editors of newspapers allow more vulgarisms to go to print today than they used to.