obscenity
noun/əbˈsɛnɪti/
Frequency rank: #14,373 most common English word
Meaning
language or material that is offensive or morally shocking, especially in a sexual way.
Example sentence
The comedian's act was cancelled after audience members complained about the obscenity in his jokes.
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