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be vulgar
[/bi ˈvʌlɡər/]
verb phrase
ser vulgar
1.
to behave in a rude, crude, or offensive manner; to lack sophistication or good taste
His jokes are always vulgar and offensive to most people.
As piadas dele são sempre vulgares e ofensivas para a maioria das pessoas.
2.
to use coarse or obscene language
She tends to be vulgar when she gets angry.
Ela tende a ser vulgar quando fica brava.
3.
to display lack of refinement or elegance
The decoration was considered be vulgar by critics.
A decoração foi considerada vulgar pelos críticos.
NYC Slang
be trashy, be rude, be crude
Synonyms
be crude
be coarse
be obscene
be indecent
be unrefined
Antonyms
be refined
be elegant
be polite
be sophisticated
be tasteful
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser vulgar
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser vulgar
standard usage
São Paulo
ser vulgar
standard usage
Portugal
ser vulgar
standard usage; may also use 'ser ordinário'
Related Idioms & Phrases
have no class
lack refinement
be in poor taste
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