A use of a term that is misleading; a misname.
something asserted not to be true; a myth or mistaken belief
A term whose sense in common usage conflicts with a technical sense.
A term that is misleading, even if it may not be incorrect.
To use a misleading term; to misname.
A spelling, word, or phrase used in common speech that is considered improper or incorrect for formal communication.
Editors of newspapers allow more vulgarisms to go to print today than they used to.
A word or term that is considered offensive or vulgar.