bil·lings·gate (b l ngz-g t , -gt)n. Foul, abusive language. [After Billingsgate, a former fish market in London, England.] |
billingsgate [ˈbɪlɪŋzˌgeɪt]
n
obscene or abusive language
[after Billingsgate, which was notorious for such language]
Billingsgate [ˈbɪlɪŋgzˌgeɪt]
n
(Placename) the largest fish market in London, on the N bank of the River Thames; moved to new site on the Isle of Dogs in 1982
billingsgate
coarse, vulgar, violent, or abusive language. [Allusion to the scurrilous language used in Billingsgate market, London.]
See also: Language
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| Noun | 1. | billingsgate - foul-mouthed or obscene abuse contumely, insult, revilement, vilification, abuse - a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team" |
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