vulgar language

collocation in English

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vulgar
adjective
uk
/ˈvʌl.ɡər/us
/ˈvʌl.ɡɚ/
not suitable, simple, dignified or beautiful; not in the style preferred by the upper classes ...
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language
noun
uk
/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/us
/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/
a system of communication consisting of sounds, words, ...
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(Definition ofvulgarandlanguagefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofvulgar language

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He became polite and all smiles; he lowered his voice and refrained from usingvulgarlanguage.
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Thevulgarlanguageproduced by women is still perceived as play, as if said in quotation marks; in the vernacular of the female intelligentsia, these expressions remain an "embedded" voice.
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As a matter of fact, to put it invulgarlanguage, we have had some, and we know exactly what this liberty means.
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We would rather therefore try, invulgarlanguage, to get it to "clean up its act" and to try to protect individuals who suffer as a result of it.
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The episode references the controversial reception the book has received over the years for its risqu elements andvulgarlanguage.
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The words of a secular "jcara" are often about a prankster and his adventures and frequently usevulgarlanguage.
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Fans have theorised that it may have been done for voice acting cost savings, especially since much of thevulgarlanguagehas been retained.
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The characters in the story are rustic and often usevulgarlanguage.
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The site frequently employs obscenity andvulgarlanguage, setting it apart from most conservative media outlets.
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It also contains quite a bit of humor and occasionalvulgarlanguage.
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The series is known for itsvulgarlanguageand the use of internet references in real life.
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I never heard him use anyvulgarlanguageon the bench.
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The audio from the incident was recorded by dashboard camera, and was reportedly full ofvulgarlanguage.
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It is monitored by moderators who are there to prevent harassment,vulgarlanguage, etc.
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The film's comedic aspect is from the use of extreme social and cultural viewpoints andvulgarlanguageand behavior.
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Prohibited is the use of excessive force or threatening,vulgarlanguagewhen detaining people suspected of theft.
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Not wanting to usevulgarlanguagewhile his communications were being broadcast worldwide, he temporarily stopped transmitting while he gave the required response.
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Collins opposed the profanity in the script, as thevulgarlanguagedid not fit his vision of the 1930s.
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Almost certainly in consideration of the patronage for his works, including what may have been deemedvulgarlanguageassociated with them would have made his career less successful.
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Arden is disgusted by hervulgarlanguage, and forces her to try on a nun's habit.
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