bad language

noun

: offensive or vulgar language

She scolded the children for using bad language.

Examples of bad language in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Is there bad language in 'Mortal Kombat II'? — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 7 May 2026

No swear words or bad language. — Ali Rampling, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026

The suspect denied physical abuse but did admit that bad language might have been used occasionally as the relationship became toxic, per the AAP. — Becca Longmire, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025

Language While there's no overt bad language, there are some things characters talk about that parents should be aware of. — Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 12 Feb. 2025

That meant some different rules, including no ads and permitted bad language. — CBS News, 24 Feb. 2024

There was a ratings dispute over the movie Bully, because there was so much bad language in it. — Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2023

Rhymes for bad language

• interlanguage
• metalanguage