Noun
/vʌlɡər ˈseɪɪŋz/
"Vulgar sayings" refers to phrases or expressions that are crude, offensive, or lack refinement. These sayings often contain profanity or are connected to taboo topics, and their use can vary widely depending on social context and audience. In general, vulgar language is frequently encountered more in oral speech than in formal written contexts, although it occasionally appears in literature and online communication for stylistic effects.
Frequency of Use:
Vulgar sayings are relatively common in casual conversation, particularly among certain social groups or subcultures. They tend to be less frequent in formal conversations, professional settings, or academic writing.
Vulgar sayings can often provoke laughter in informal settings.
Vulgar sayings pueden provocar risas a menudo en entornos informales.
Some people believe that vulgar sayings should not be used in polite company.
Algunas personas creen que vulgar sayings no deberían usarse en compañía educada.
The comedian's routine was filled with vulgar sayings that shocked the audience.
La rutina del comediante estaba llena de vulgar sayings que sorprendieron a la audiencia.
"Vulgar sayings" are part of a broader vernacular that includes various idiomatic expressions. Here are some examples:
It's time to bite the bullet and stop using those vulgar sayings in the office.
Es hora de aceptar la realidad y dejar de usar esos vulgar sayings en la oficina.
"Cut to the chase" - To get to the point without wasting time on unimportant details.
Let's cut to the chase and forget about the vulgar sayings for now.
Vamos al grano y olvidemos los vulgar sayings por ahora.
"Hit the nail on the head" - To be exactly correct about something.
When you said that vulgar sayings reflect poorly on someone, you really hit the nail on the head.
Cuando dijiste que los vulgar sayings reflejan mal a alguien, realmente diste en el clavo.
"Throw in the towel" - To give up or admit defeat.
If you can’t stop using vulgar sayings, you might as well throw in the towel about being taken seriously.
Si no puedes dejar de usar vulgar sayings, es mejor que te rindas sobre ser tomado en serio.
"A taste of your own medicine" - To have the same unpleasant experience that one has inflicted upon others.
The term "vulgar" derives from the Latin word "vulgāris," meaning "common," which itself comes from "vulgus," meaning "the common people" or "crowd." In relation to language, "vulgar" has come to refer to language that is considered coarse or generally not refined. "Saying" comes from the Old English "secgan," which means "to speak" or "to tell." Thus, "vulgar sayings" collectively denotes language that is spoken in a crude or offensive manner.
Synonyms: - Profanity - Swearing - Obscenity - Crude expressions - Coarse language
Antonyms: - Polite expressions - Refined language - Civility - Decency