vulgarism (n.)

  1. an offensive or indecent word or phrase

    [ Syn: obscenity , smut , filth , dirty word ]

  2. the quality of lacking taste and refinement

    [ Syn: coarseness , commonness , grossness , vulgarity , raunch ]

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