Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

coarse-language

noun
/kɔːrs ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
Definition
Language that is rough, vulgar, or lacking in refinement.
Examples
  • Many consider using coarse language in public to be inappropriate.
  • The comedian’s routine was filled with coarse language that made some in the audience uncomfortable.
  • Coarse language can often offend those who prefer more polite expressions.
Meaning
Coarse language refers to speech or writing that is characterized by the use of rude, offensive, or crude words and expressions.
Synonyms
  • Vulgar language
  • Profane language
  • Rude language
  • Crude language