billingsgate

Noun

Coarsely abusive, foul, or profane language.

ریشه

Named after Billingsgate, a market in London famous for the crude language supposedly used by its fishmongers.

مثال

• He was known for his billingsgate and foul temper.
• The argument devolved into billingsgate.
• She was shocked by the billingsgate used by the protesters.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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