Billingsgate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Billingsgate is a noun meaning Profane, abusive language; coarse words.
Meaning
Profane, abusive language; coarse words.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To use profane, abusive language towards.
Example Sentences
You wouldn't have believed the billingsgate which poured forth from that boy's mouth.
These "flytings" consisted of alternate torrents of sheer Billingsgate poured upon each other by the combatants.
On the other hand, the Englishman has the satisfaction of Billingsgating to his heart's content the highest officials: they accept objurgation with spaniel fawning.
Word Forms
- billingsgates
- billingsgating
- billingsgated
Synonyms for billingsgate
Depending on context, synonyms include scurrility.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scurrility, bawdry, abuse, profanity, contumely, raunch.
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