The historical Billingsgate market was a central hub for fish trading in London, operating until 1982. Its legacy lives on not only in the use of the term 'billingsgate' to describe abusive language but also as a symbol of the colorful history of London’s markets.
Translation of 'billingsgate' in Marathi
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Word 'billingsgate' in Other Languages
- billingsgate in Assamese অসমীয়া
- billingsgate in Bengali বাংলা
- billingsgate in Bodo बड़ो
- billingsgate in Dogri डोगरी
- billingsgate in English
- billingsgate in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- billingsgate in Hindi हिन्दी
- billingsgate in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- billingsgate in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- billingsgate in Konkani कोंकणी
- billingsgate in Maithili মৈথিলী
- billingsgate in Malayalam മലയാളം
- billingsgate in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- billingsgate in Marathi मराठी
- billingsgate in Nepali नेपाली
- billingsgate in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- billingsgate in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- billingsgate in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- billingsgate in Santali
- billingsgate in Sindhi سنڌي
- billingsgate in Tamil தமிழ்
- billingsgate in Telugu తెలుగు
- billingsgate in Urdu اُردُو
billingsgate
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈbɪl.ɪŋzˌɡeɪt/
Definitions
- Coarsely abusive or vulgar language.
- Originally, the name of a fish market in London, known for the rough and abusive language used by fishmongers.
Usage Examples
- "The heated debate quickly descended into billingsgate."
- "His use of billingsgate shocked everyone at the meeting."
Etymology
Derived from Billingsgate, a former fish market in London, notorious for the crude and vulgar language of its workers.
Synonyms
- Invective
- Profanity
- Vituperation
Antonyms
- Civility
- Politeness
- Courtesy
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | lenguaje vulgar | /leŋ.ˈɡwa.xe βul.ˈɣar/ |
| French | langage grossier | /lɑ̃.ɡaʒ ɡʁo.sje/ |
| Hindi | अशिष्ट भाषा | /əˈʃɪʂʈ ˈbʰɑːʂɑː/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈbɪl.ɪŋzˌɡeɪt/
- American English: /ˈbɪl.ɪŋzˌɡeɪt/
- Australian English: /ˈbɪl.ɪŋzˌɡeɪt/
Historical Usage
The term 'billingsgate' originated in the 17th century, reflecting the reputation of London’s Billingsgate fish market for its coarse and abusive language.
Cultural Nuances
While the term 'billingsgate' is rooted in a specific location, it has evolved into a general descriptor for vulgar language. In literary and rhetorical contexts, it often signifies a lapse in decorum or civility.