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Old 15-Nov-2006, 18:06
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Default Re: Vulgar ?

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Originally Posted by Miner49'er View Post
Can the expression "Back at ya" only be used among good friends without sounding vulgar or can it be used anytime anywhere?
I just want to comment on your use of the word "vulgar". If you were using that in the sense of "informal" or "of the masses", it is correct. However, the word is mostly used to refer to things that are indecent.
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