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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The uncontrolled use of abusive, obscene or scatological language; especially such behaviour associated with Tourette syndrome. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   an uncontrollable use of obscene language; often accompanied by mental disorders wordnet

Etymology

Borrowed from French coprolalie, coined by French neurologist Georges Gilles de la Tourette in 1885. Equivalent to copro- + -lalia.

Related phrases

tourette syndrome

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