vulgarity
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vul·gar·i·ty

noun \ˌvəl-ˈga-rə-tē\
plural vul·gar·i·ties

Definition of VULGARITY

1
: something vulgar
2
: the quality or state of being vulgar

Examples of VULGARITY

  1. a comedian known for her vulgarity
  2. I was shocked by the vulgarity of his language.
  3. He uttered a vulgarity and was silent.
  4. We have a policy against printing vulgarities in our magazine.

First Known Use of VULGARITY

1579

Rhymes with VULGARITY

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