Vulgar Definition & Meaning
vulgar
- adjective
- lacking refinement or cultivation or taste; "he had coarse manners but a first-rate mind"; "behavior that branded him as common"; "an untutored and uncouth human being"; "an uncouth soldier--a real tough guy"; "appealing to the vulgar taste for violence"; "the vulgar display of the newly rich"
- of or associated with the great masses of people; "the common people in those days suffered greatly"; "behavior that branded him as common"; "his square plebeian nose"; "a vulgar and objectionable person"; "the unwashed masses"
- being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language; "common parlance"; "a vernacular term"; "vernacular speakers"; "the vulgar tongue of the masses"; "the technical and vulgar names for an animal species"
- conspicuously and tastelessly indecent; "coarse language"; "a crude joke"; "crude behavior"; "an earthy sense of humor"; "a revoltingly gross expletive"; "a vulgar gesture"; "full of language so vulgar it should have been edited"
"Vulgar" in song lyrics
See how vulgar is used in real songs:
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"He speak to a culture, his speech was vulgar"
Almighty f/ Timbo King — Killa Bee Swarm -
"Give me some room to get verbal and in vulgar"
Bas Blasta f/ Fat Joe, Godfather Don, JuJu, Lord Finesse — The Rhythm -
"these raps are vulgar"
Muggs f/ Kool G. Rap — Real Life
Words that rhyme with vulgar
Usage tips for "vulgar"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "vulgar" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for vulgar to find words that pair well.