Billingsgate

/ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/ noun

Coarsely abusive language; vulgar and profane speech. Named after a famous London fish market known for the foul language of its vendors.

Named after Billingsgate Market in London, a fish market dating to the 1300s where fishmongers were notorious for their colorful, abusive language. The market's name became synonymous with foul-mouthed verbal abuse.

AMግዳጋ ቋንቋ
ARلغة مسيئة
BNঅপমানজনক ভাষা
CAllenguatge ofensiu
CSurážlivý jazyk
DAskældsord
DEBeschimpfung
ELπροσβλητική γλώσσα
ESlenguaje abusivo
FAزبان توهین آمیز
FIhaukkumasanat
FRlangage abusif
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