Definitions

1. adjective

lacking refinement or good taste; coarse or rude

“The comedian’s vulgar jokes offended many in the audience.”

2. noun

a word or expression considered to be unrefined or obscene, especially in language or literature

“The novel included several instances of vulgarity that made it difficult to publish.”

3. adverb

in a coarse or rude manner

“She spoke vulgarly to the person who disagreed with her opinion.”