foul-tongued
Definition
Adjective: Describing someone who uses offensive, vulgar, or profane language.
Usage Examples
- (The comedian used vulgar language.)
- (The critic was habitually offensive in speech.)
Advanced Usage
"to be foul-tongued": to habitually speak in a coarse or abusive manner.
- His foul-tongued remarks during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable. (His remarks were consistently vulgar.)
"a foul-tongued tirade": a long, angry speech filled with offensive language.
- The driver unleashed a foul-tongued tirade at the cyclist. (He shouted a stream of profane insults.)
Variants and Related Words
Foul mouth (noun phrase): a person who uses obscene or offensive language.
- He is such a foul mouth that parents avoid letting their children near him. (He habitually uses vulgar words.)
Foul language (noun phrase): words that are considered offensive, rude, or profane.
- The film was banned for its excessive foul language. (The dialogue contained many swear words.)
Synonyms
- Coarse: lacking refinement in speech; vulgar.
- Profane: showing disrespect for sacred things; using swear words.
- Vulgar: lacking sophistication or good taste; crude in language.
- Obscene: offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality.
Related Idioms
Have a foul mouth: to habitually use offensive language.
- Despite his education, he has a foul mouth and swears constantly. (He uses profanity regularly.)
Talk dirty: to use obscene or sexual language.
- They were warned not to talk dirty during the live broadcast. (Avoid using offensive speech.)