vulgar word; profanity; swear word
Refers to words or expressions considered crude, offensive, or taboo in polite conversation.
He uses vulgar words as soon as he gets angry.
That vulgar expression should not be used in public.
Standard kanji spelling for 'vulgar word'.
Rarely used kanji form; 卑語 is preferred.
Compound of 卑 (hi, 'low, vulgar') and 語 (go, 'word, language'). The kanji 鄙 (hi, 'rustic, lowly') is a rare variant with a similar meaning.