billingsgate

Meaning

Noun

Profane, abusive language; coarse words.

Verb

To use profane, abusive language towards.

Synonyms

scurrility

abuse

defamation

affront

slander

vituperation

calumny

Translations

βρωμόλογα της πιάτσας

ιχθυαγορά του λονδίνου

ύβρεις

vituperio

grocería

ağız bozukluğu

edepsizce konusma

Etymology

From the London, England fishmarket Billingsgate: "Billingsgate is the market where the fishwomen assemble to purchase fish; and where, in their dealings and disputes they are somewhat apt to leave decency and good manners a little on the left hand." (Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, 1811).