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vulgarism
vulgarism [ vúlgərizəm ] (plural vulgarisms)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. crude term: a crude or indecent word or phrase
2. term in ordinary people's language: a word or phrase from the language spoken by people generally, as contrasted with a more formal or refined usage
3. 
Same as  vulgarity
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