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coprolalia (n.)

"obsessive use of obscene language, either through mental illness or perversion," 1886, from French coprolalie, coined 1885 by de la Tourette, from copro- "dung, filth" + Greek lalia "talk, prattle, a speaking," from lalein "to speak, prattle," which is of echoic origin.

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Definitions of coprolalia from WordNet

coprolalia (n.)
an uncontrollable use of obscene language; often accompanied by mental disorders;
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