vulgarians

noun

plural of vulgarian
as in loudmouths

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  1. boors
  2. barbarians
  3. swine
  4. scumbags
  5. reptiles
  6. vermin
  7. schmucks
  8. skunks
Noun
  • We’d be laughed at and called ignorant boors!
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Definition of boors
Noun
  • The world drew heavily from the paintings of fantasy illustrator Frank Frazetta, who depicted scenes of barbarians and beasts in conflict, of pulp fiction heroes, femme fatales, and fierce warrior women.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 29 June 2026
  • To an outsider, the scene may spark a certain Schadenfreude, like an army of tiny barbarians sacking Rome.
    — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of barbarians
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  • Circe The formidable Circe is, at first, an antagonist, turning Odysseus’s men into swine and attempting to enchant Odysseus as well.
    — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 June 2026
  • Several Ramona elementary schools Transitional-Kindergarten and kindergarten students visited the farm and rotated through hands-on learning stations that included cattle, sheep and goats, swine, greenhouse activities and agricultural mechanics demonstrations.
    — Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Definition of swine
Noun
  • Soul Quest Overdrive takes a page out of Aqua Teen Hunger Force’s book and follows four anthropomorphic pieces of sports gear that are absolute scumbags.
    — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Ninety-nine percent of politicians are scumbags.
    — Tony Dokoupil, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025
Definition of scumbags
Noun
  • Carolina Waterfowl Rescue is a wildlife rescue and animal sanctuary that specializes in caring for baby birds, reptiles and farm animals.
    — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
  • The name Chelydra serpentina evokes colossal reptiles stomping through ancient forests.
    — Hannah Smith July 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
Definition of reptiles
Noun
  • Backyard Chickens Unfortunately, the feed in chicken coops will attract vermin.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • Chain restaurants, moldy cutting boards, sewage backups and the usual vermin fill this week’s list restaurants failing inspection in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and the Florida Keys.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
Definition of vermin
Noun
  • The reptile guys are all just a bunch of normal schmucks looking to go find snakes.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of schmucks
Noun
  • Rabies is often found in bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes, but any mammal can be infected.
    — Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Deterring skunks comes down to removing hiding spots and food sources.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 1 July 2026
Definition of skunks
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