vulgarism

vulgarism Definition

vul·gar·ism (vul′gər iz′əm)

noun

a word, phrase, or expression that is used widely but is regarded as nonstandard, unrefined, coarse, or obscene
vulgar behavior, quality, etc.; vulgarity

vulgarism Synonyms

vulgarism Usage Examples

Converse of object

use: But Christianity is a Divine revelation, and, therefore, to use a popular vulgarism, it is " boycotted.

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