vulgarity
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ɪ noun, plural vul·gar·i·ties.
1.
the state or quality of being vulgar: the vulgarity of his remark.
2.
something vulgar, as an act or expression.
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| —n , pl -ties | |
| 1. | the condition of being vulgar; lack of good manners |
| 2. | a vulgar action, phrase, etc |
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Vulgarity
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
vulgarity
1579, "the common people," from L.L. vulgaritas "the multitude," from vulgaris (see vulgar). Meaning "coarseness, crudeness" is recorded from 1774.
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Example sentences
Abe found it necessary to restrain his step-brothers from vulgarity and common coarseness of behavior.
Pettiness, idiocy, and vulgarity are regular features of the site.
The result is a show laced with violence, vulgarity and no shortage of nudity.
It was not until a paternity suit was brought against him that the school actually addressed this vulgarity.
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