obscene utterance
[/əbˈsiːn ˈʌtərəns/]
nounpl: obscene utterances
expressão obscena
1. A spoken word, phrase, or statement that is offensive, vulgar, or sexually explicit; profane or indecent speech
The actor was fined for his obscene utterance during the live broadcast.
O ator foi multado por sua expressão obscena durante a transmissão ao vivo.
2. Language that violates standards of decency and is considered morally repugnant or repulsive
His obscene utterances in the courtroom resulted in contempt charges.
Suas expressões obscenas na sala de audiência resultaram em acusações de desacato.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, obscene utterances are generally censored in media and considered inappropriate in professional, academic, and formal social settings. However, they are more tolerated in casual, adult conversations and entertainment. Brazilian Portuguese has distinct regional variations in what constitutes offensive language, with some expressions more taboo in formal Rio de Janeiro society than in São Paulo's more cosmopolitan environment.
NYC Slang
dirty talk, cuss word, f-bomb (specific obscene utterance)
Related Idioms & Phrases
let loose an obscene utterance
spew obscene utterances
refrain from obscene utterances
pepper speech with obscene utterances
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