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vulgarity

/vʌlˈɡɜɹɪɾi/

Meanings
  • Noun

    Offensive or obscene language; something crude, coarse, or indecent.

    - "His vulgarity shocked the refined guests."
    - "The comedian used vulgarity to get laughs."

Synonyms

profanity
Variants
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vulgarities , vulgarity
Etymology
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From Latin vulgus 'common people' + -arius 'belonging to, pertaining to'.


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  1. The word 'vulgarity' comes from the Latin word 'vulgus', which means 'common people'.

  2. In medieval Europe, jesters were allowed to use vulgarity and crude humor as part of their act.


Related Concepts
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  1. Obscenity: Obscenity is a legal term that refers to material that is considered to be offensive or indecent. Vulgarity and obscenity are related concepts, as vulgar language or behavior may be considered obscene in certain contexts.

  2. Taboo: Vulgarity often involves topics or language that are considered taboo in certain cultures or societies. Breaking taboo can be a way to challenge social norms and push boundaries.


Culture
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Vulgarity has been used throughout history as a way to shock or offend, particularly in literature and art. For example, the Marquise de Sade's erotic novels were considered vulgar in their time, but are now studied for their literary merit.

How to Memorize "vulgarity"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a group of common people using crude or offensive language. Imagine the shock on the faces of refined guests when they hear this vulgarity.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'vulgarity' with the idea of common people and offensive language. Remember that it is considered rude or indecent.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Vulgarity is for the common people, using offensive language' to help remember the definition.


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