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Obscenity Definition & Meaning

obscenity
noun
  1. the trait of behaving in an obscene manner
  2. an offensive or indecent word or phrase
  3. an obscene act

"Obscenity" in song lyrics

See how obscenity is used in real songs:

  • "A beast of pure obscenity"
    Maxim — Killing Culture
  • "Or senerity, swallowing my twenty inches of obscenity"
    Necro f/ Dion — Get On Your Knees
  • "Get you high on speech laced with obscenity"
    Talib Kweli & Hi Tek f/ Rah Digga, Xzibit — Down for the Count

Usage tips for "obscenity"

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Frequently asked questions

What does obscenity mean?
the trait of behaving in an obscene manner an offensive or indecent word or phrase an obscene act
What part of speech is obscenity?
Obscenity is a noun.
How many definitions does obscenity have?
Obscenity has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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