coprolalia

Noun

Meaning

an uncontrollable use of obscene language; often accompanied by mental disorders

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Coprolalia (the spontaneous utterance of socially objectionable or taboo words or phrases) is the most publicized symptom of Tourette's, but it is not required for a diagnosis of Tourette's and only about 10% of Tourette's patients exhibit it. Source: Internet

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