noun
vulgarity
vuhl-GUR-rih-tee
noun
1
Crude, offensive, or tasteless behaviour or language.
"The comedian's act relied heavily on shock and vulgarity."
"She was embarrassed by the vulgarity of his remarks."
How to Use Vulgarity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCrudeness or tastelessness in behaviour, language, or manner.
Word Forms
vulgarities plural
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Etymology
From vulgar plus the noun suffix -ity.