Foul Language

Pronunciation: /faʊl ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

Definitions of foul language

noun a type of language that is considered vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate

Example Sentences

A1 Using foul language is not allowed in this classroom.

A2 The teacher reprimanded the student for using foul language.

B1 The movie was rated R for its use of foul language.

B2 The athlete was fined for using foul language during the game.

C1 The politician's use of foul language caused controversy among voters.

C2 The author's novel was criticized for its excessive use of foul language.

Examples of foul language in a Sentence

formal The use of foul language is not tolerated in the workplace.

informal Please try to avoid using foul language around the kids.

slang I can't stand it when people use foul language in public.

figurative Her foul language was like a sharp knife cutting through the silence.

Grammatical Forms of foul language

• past tense: used foul language
• plural: foul languages
• comparative: more foul language
• superlative: most foul language
• present tense: uses foul language
• future tense: will use foul language
• perfect tense: has used foul language
• continuous tense: is using foul language
• singular: foul language
• positive degree: foul language
• infinitive: to use foul language
• gerund: using foul language
• participle: used foul language

Origin and Evolution of foul language

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'foul language' originated from the Middle English word 'foul', meaning morally or spiritually impure, and 'language', referring to the spoken or written communication of ideas.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'foul language' has come to specifically refer to profane or offensive language, reflecting a shift in societal attitudes towards language and decency.