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vulgarism

The correct spelling is vulgarism.

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noun

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The correct spelling is vulgarism. (grammar) A word or term that is considered offensive or vulgar. For example: ""Shit" is a vulgarism."

Usage Examples

"Shit" is a vulgarism.

Editors of newspapers allow more vulgarisms to go to print today than they used to.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.(grammar) A word or term that is considered offensive or vulgar.
  2. 2.A spelling, word, or phrase used in common speech that is considered improper or incorrect for formal communication.

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