Crassitude

/ˈkræsɪtjuːd/ noun

Definition

The state or quality of being crass; extreme rudeness, vulgarity, or insensitivity in behavior or speech.

Etymology

From Latin 'crassitudo,' an abstract noun form of 'crassus' using the '-tude' suffix. This suffix often creates nouns describing states of being (like 'gratitude' or 'magnitude').

Kelly Says

Like 'magnitude' measures size, 'crassitude' measures crudeness—it's a fancy way to describe just how shockingly rude someone is being!

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