vulgar
word
/ˈvəɫɡɝ/
VUHL-gur
/vˈʌlɡɐ/
VUHL-guh
Definition
Describes speech, actions, or behavior that is rude, offensive, or in poor taste; often related to language that is considered crude or inappropriate.
Usage & Nuances
'Vulgar' is formal or semi-formal. Common collocations: 'vulgar language', 'vulgar joke', 'vulgar behavior'. Often used for swearing or sexual comments seen as offensive. Not to be confused with 'common' meaning 'ordinary'.
Spanish: vulgar - grosero - obscenoPortuguese (BR): vulgar - grosseiro - obscenoPortuguese (PT): vulgar - grosseiro - obscenoChinese (Simplified): 粗俗 - 下流Chinese (Traditional): 粗俗 - 下流Hindi: अशिष्ट - भौंडाArabic: بذيء - فاحش - سوقيBengali: অশ্লীল - অশোভন - গর্হিতRussian: вульгарный - пошлыйJapanese: 下品 - 俗悪Vietnamese: tục tĩu - khiếm nhãKorean: 음란한 - 상스러운 - 저속한Turkish: kaba - baya - argoUrdu: فحش - سوقی - بیہودہIndonesian: vulgar - cabul - kasar
Example Sentences
That movie had a lot of vulgar language.
basic
Please don't make vulgar jokes in class.
basic
Some comedians use vulgar humor to get laughs.
natural
People found the ad campaign vulgar, so the company had to change it.
natural
His comments were too vulgar for a family dinner.
natural
His vulgar behavior shocked everyone at the party.
basic