bad language

noun
UK: /ˌbæd ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
US: /ˌbæd ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

  1. Offensive or rude words that some people find unacceptable.

    1. He used bad language when he dropped the hammer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The film received an '18' certificate because of its bad language and violent scenes. [ ] [ ]

  2. Swearing or cursing, often used to express anger or frustration.

    1. I don't like it when people use bad language. [ ] [ ]
    2. The manager warned the players to avoid bad language during the game or risk a penalty. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

profanity obscenity vulgarity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bad language" in English means: Offensive or rude words that some people find unacceptable., Swearing or cursing, often used to express anger or frustration..

The phonetic transcription of "bad language" is /ˌbæd ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˌbæd ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bad language": profanity, obscenity, vulgarity.

Example usage of "bad language": "He used bad language when he dropped the hammer.". More examples on the page.