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Vulgar simply means 'common'. So, by extension, naughty or coarse words, possibly because they are used more by the common people, became 'vulgar words'. It's a euphemism.
What makes a word 'vulgar', in the sense of a coarse or naughty word? Just that people agree that it is. Words are not inherently vulgar. Take 'bloody', for instance. In Britain, it is considered a very vulgar term, (though less so, nowadays). But in the U.S.A., few people would consider it inflammatory.
In general, they will often be words describing sexual or excretory functions, or their associated organs.
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Vulgar simply means 'common'. So, by extension, naughty or coarse words, possibly because they are used more by the common people, became 'vulgar words'. It's a euphemism. What makes a word 'vulgar', in the sense of a coarse or naughty word? Just that people agree that it is. Words are not inherently vulgar. Take 'bloody', for instance. In Britain, it is considered a very vulgar term, (though less so, nowadays). But in the U.S.A., few people would consider it inflammatory. In general, they will often be words describing sexual or excretory functions, or their associated organs.
What is a sentence for the word vulgar?
Your language is very vulgar.She is a vulgar person.
Is the word prick a swear word?
One of the definitions is vulgar. It said: (vulgar slang) a man's penis
What does the word euphemism mean?
It is a term or saying used in place of a vulgar word or saying because the vulgar word would be offensive to hear. Therefor a milder term is used in place of the vulgar word so as not to offend anyone.
Can you give me a sentence using the word vulgar?
The language was vulgar and uncouth. It was a vulgar display of unsportsmanlike conduct. His vulgar manners made the others move away form him.
Is crap a rude word?
It is slang and a vulgar word
What is a synonym for the word coarse?
vulgar
Is crap an apropriate word?
No - it is vulgar
What is a cnt?
a vulgar word for vagina.
What is another word for vulgar?
Obscene
Is sod a bad word?
The word "sod" is not vulgar if you're talking about the surface of the ground, it is vulgar when you refer it to an unpleasant or obnoxious person.
Is there a cuss word in Macbeth?
Yes, there is a vulgar term in Act 2, Scene 3 of Macbeth, where the porter makes a lewd joke about equivocation.
