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Definition of vulgarism noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

vulgarism

noun

/ˈvʌlɡərɪzəm/

/ˈvʌlɡərɪzəm/

(formal)

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a rude word or expression, especially one relating to sex

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