vulgarism

Plural: vulgarisms

Noun

• an offensive or indecent word or phrase
• the quality of lacking taste and refinement
• A word or term that is considered offensive or vulgar.
• A spelling, word, or phrase used in common speech that is considered improper or incorrect for formal communication.

Examples

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

Synonyms

coarseness, commonness, dirty word, filth, grossness, obscenity, raunch, smut, vulgarity

Related Words

vulgar, vulgarist, vulgarity