vul·gar·i·ty

vul·gar·i·ty
/ˌvʌlˈgerəti/ noun, pl -ties
1 [noncount] : the quality or state of not having good taste, manners, politeness, etc.

a comedian known for her vulgarity

I was shocked by the vulgarity of his language.

2 [count] : something (such as a word) that is offensive or rude

He uttered a vulgarity and was silent.

We have a policy against printing vulgarities in our magazine.


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  • vul´gar|iz´er — vul|gar|ize «VUHL guh ryz», transitive verb, ized, iz|ing. 1. to make vulgar or common; degrade or debase: »Signs and advertisements along a road often vulgarize the countryside. 2. to make common or popular. –vul´gar|i|za´tion, noun.… …   Useful english dictionary

  • vul|gar|i|ty — «vuhl GAR uh tee», noun, plural ties. 1. a lack of fineness of feeling; lack of good breeding, manners, or taste; coarseness: »Talking loudly on a train and chewing gum in church are signs of vulgarity. 2. a thing done or said that shows… …   Useful english dictionary

  • vul|gar|i|an — «vuhl GAIR ee uhn», noun, adjective. –n. 1. a vulgar person. 2. a rich person who lacks good breeding, manners, or taste. –adj. 1. of or belonging to the common people. 2. lacking breeding; coarse; vulgar …   Useful english dictionary

  • vul´gar|i|za´tion — vul|gar|ize «VUHL guh ryz», transitive verb, ized, iz|ing. 1. to make vulgar or common; degrade or debase: »Signs and advertisements along a road often vulgarize the countryside. 2. to make common or popular. –vul´gar|i|za´tion, noun.… …   Useful english dictionary

  • vul|gar|ize — «VUHL guh ryz», transitive verb, ized, iz|ing. 1. to make vulgar or common; degrade or debase: »Signs and advertisements along a road often vulgarize the countryside. 2. to make common or popular. –vul´gar|i|za´tion, noun. –vul´gar|iz´er, noun …   Useful english dictionary

  • vul|gar|ise — «VUHL guh ryz», transitive verb, ised, is|ing. Especially British. vulgarize …   Useful english dictionary

  • vul|gar|ism — «VUHL guh rihz uhm», noun. 1. a word, phrase, or expression used only by ignorant or careless persons. In “You could of told me” and “I ain t mad at you,” could of and ain t are vulgarisms. 2. vulgar character or action; vulgarity. 3. a vulgar… …   Useful english dictionary

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