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

Every once in a while, you let a word or phrase out and you want to catch it and bring it back. You can't do that. It's gone, gone forever.
Dan Quayle