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Definition of profanity - 2 dictionary results

pro⋅fan⋅i⋅ty

  [pruh-fan-i-tee, proh-]
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–noun, plural -ties for 2.
1. the quality of being profane; irreverence.
2. profane conduct or language; a profane act or utterance.
3. obscenity (defs. 2, 3).
Origin:
1600–10; < LL profānitās. See profane, -ity

Synonyms:
1, 2. blasphemy, sacrilege. 2. swearing, malediction; curse.
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pro·fan·i·ty   (prō-fān'ĭ-tē, prə-)   
n.   pl. pro·fan·i·ties

  1. The condition or quality of being profane.

    1. Abusive, vulgar, or irreverent language.

    2. The use of such language.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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