vulgarism
English
noun
Definitions
- (grammar) 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.
Etymology
Suffix from English vulgar.
Origin
English
vulgar
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- invulgar English
- nonvulgar English
- supravulgar English
- unvulgar English
- vulgar English
- vulgarian English
- vulgarity English
- vulgarization English
- vulgarize English
- vulgarly English
- vulgarness English
- vulgāris Latin