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vulgarity
noun vul·gar·i·ty \ˌvəl-ˈga-rə-tē\
: the quality or state of not having good taste, manners, politeness, etc.
: something (such as a word) that is offensive or rude
plural vul·gar·i·ties
Full Definition of VULGARITY
1
: something vulgar
2
: the quality or state of being vulgar
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First Known Use of VULGARITY
1579
Related to VULGARITY
- Synonyms
- coarseness, commonness, crassness, crudeness, crudity, grossness, indelicacy, indelicateness, lowness, raffishness, rawness, roughness, rudeness, tastelessness
- Antonyms
- cultivation, genteelness, gentility, polish, refinement, tastefulness
Rhymes with VULGARITY
VULGARITIES Defined for Kids
vulgarity
noun vul·gar·i·ty \ˌvəl-ˈger-ə-tē\
plural vul·gar·i·ties
Definition of VULGARITY for Kids
1
: the quality or state of having or showing poor taste or manners
2
: rude or offensive language or behavior
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