Foulmouthed: meaning, definitions and examples
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foulmouthed
[ faʊlˈmaʊθd ]
descriptive language
Foulmouthed describes someone who uses offensive or vulgar language excessively. This type of language often includes obscene or profane words that are socially unacceptable in many cultures. People who are foulmouthed may not be aware of how their language affects others or may choose to use it as a form of expression. In some situations, being foulmouthed can be seen as comedic, while in others, it can be viewed as disrespectful.
Synonyms
obscene, profane, swearing, vulgar.
Examples of usage
- His foulmouthed jokes made the audience cringe.
- She was known for her foulmouthed rants on social media.
- The comedian's foulmouthed routine left some people offended.
- He tried to be funny, but his foulmouthed comments fell flat.
Translations
Translations of the word "foulmouthed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 grosseiro
🇮🇳 गाली देने वाला
🇩🇪 schimpfend
🇮🇩 kata kasar
🇺🇦 грубіянин
🇵🇱 wulgarny
🇯🇵 口が悪い
🇫🇷 grossier
🇪🇸 grosero
🇹🇷 ağzı bozuk
🇰🇷 말이 거친
🇸🇦 فاحش
🇨🇿 hrubý
🇸🇰 hrubý
🇨🇳 粗俗的
🇸🇮 vulgarno
🇮🇸 vandræðalegur
🇰🇿 жаман
🇬🇪 უხეში
🇦🇿 qabaqçılı
🇲🇽 grosero
Etymology
The term 'foulmouthed' derives from the combination of the words 'foul' and 'mouthed', where 'foul' has roots in Middle English from the Old French 'fel', meaning 'evil' or 'malodorous', suggesting something unpleasant or disgusting. 'Mouthed' pertains to the mouth, and together they create a term that addresses the way someone speaks rather than their physical mouth. The concept of being foulmouthed likely grew with linguistic developments through the 19th and 20th centuries, as social standards around language began to shift. With the rise of pop culture, comedians and entertainers who embraced foul language became more mainstream, further popularizing the term.