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Vulgarity

adj.

ribald

Meaning: coarsely, crudely humorous

Usage: The ribald joke was too crude for the school assembly.

adj.

scurrilous

Meaning: grossly abusive, vulgar, or slanderous

Usage: When Bruno heard the scurrilous accusation being made about him, he could not believe it because he always tried to be nice to everyone.

adj.

obscene

Meaning: offensive, indecent, or morally objectionable

Usage: The school removed the obscene graffiti from the wall before classes began.

adj.

vulgar

Meaning: crude, indecent, or lacking refinement

Usage: The teacher reminded students to avoid vulgar jokes during the assembly.