Associations to the word «Vulgarism»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

VULGARISM, noun. An offensive or indecent word or phrase.
VULGARISM, noun. The quality of lacking taste and refinement.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope