vulgarism

Meanings

• Noun

  Crude or offensive language; an obscene or profane word or expression.

  - "He used vulgarisms during his rant."
  - "The children were scolded for using vulgarisms in school."

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Variants

List of all variants of vulgarism that leads to same result
vulgarism , vulgarisms

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Etymology

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From the Latin vulgus, meaning 'common people' or 'mob'. The term came to be used to describe the common language spoken by the common people, as opposed to the Latin or other learned languages used by the elite.

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Trivia

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1. The use of vulgarisms has been studied in psychology as a way to express emotions and build social bonds.

2. In some cultures, the use of vulgarisms is considered a sign of strength or virility.

3. The first recorded use of the word 'vulgarism' was in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Obscenity: Obscenity refers to material that is considered to be offensive or indecent, often due to its explicit or graphic nature. Vulgarisms are a type of obscenity, but not all obscenity is vulgar.

2. Profanity: Profanity refers to the use of language that is considered to be disrespectful or sacrilegious, often directed towards religious or sacred symbols or figures. Vulgarisms can be considered a type of profanity, but not all profanity is vulgar.

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Culture

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Vulgarisms have been used throughout history as a means of expressing emotion, frustration, or aggression. They can be found in various forms of literature, music, and art, often used for shock value or to convey a sense of authenticity or realism.

How to Memorize "vulgarism"

1. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the meaning of 'vulgarism', try associating it with the idea of 'common language used by the masses'. For example, you could imagine a large crowd of people all speaking the same crude language.

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