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vulgair — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • crude adj In a raw, natural, or unrefined state.
  • dirty adj Unclean or covered in dirt, grime, or other unpleasant matter.
  • plebeian noun A member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.
  • rascal noun A dishonest or badly behaved person, especially in a way that can seem mischievous rather than truly dangerous.
  • raunchy adjective Crude or sexually explicit in a way that can be humorous or shocking.
  • ribald adj Coarsely, vulgarly, or lewdly amusing; referring to sexual matters in a rude or irreverent way.
  • scurrilous adj Of a person, given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed.
  • vulgar adj Crude, tasteless, or offensive, especially in speech or behaviour.

Senses

vulgair is used for these senses in English:

  • crude Lacking tact or taste.
  • dirty Morally unclean; obscene or indecent, especially sexually.
  • plebeian (historical) Of or concerning the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.
  • rascal (archaic) Low; lowly, part of or belonging to the common rabble.
  • raunchy With dishonorable, base and vulgar expression.
  • ribald Coarsely, vulgarly, or lewdly amusing; referring to sexual matters in a rude or irreverent way.
  • scurrilous Coarse, vulgar, or abusive.
  • vulgar Debased; uncouth; distasteful; obscene.

crude — full definition

  1. adj In a raw, natural, or unrefined state.
  2. adj Roughly made, simple, or lacking sophistication.
  3. adj Vulgar or lacking tact, especially in language or humour.

dirty — full definition

  1. adj Unclean or covered in dirt, grime, or other unpleasant matter.
  2. adj Morally unclean, obscene, or indecent, especially in a sexual sense.
  3. adj Corrupt, dishonest, or breaking accepted rules.
  4. verb To make something dirty, or to stain someone's reputation.

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