Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coarse-language
noun
/kɔːrs ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
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Definition
Language that is rough, vulgar, or lacking in refinement.
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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.
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Meaning
Coarse language refers to speech or writing that is characterized by the use of rude, offensive, or crude words and expressions.
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Synonyms
- Vulgar language
- Profane language
- Rude language
- Crude language