Multiple choice general knowledge

What does Billingsgate means?

  1. Abusive or foul language

  2. Formal language

  3. Flirty langauage

  4. Informal and humourous language
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Explanation

Billingsgate refers to abusive, profane, or coarsely offensive language, named after the historic Billingsgate fish market in London known for its coarse, swearing vendors. The term has evolved to mean any kind of foul, abusive, or obscene language. It specifically refers to crude or offensive speech, not formal, flirty, or humorous language.

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