What does coprolalia mean?
What is coprolalia?
Uncontrolled or obsessive use of language, mostly vulgar in nature, in reference to scat practices. To speak about poop, in a constant erotic sense, without concern or inhibition in any setting, an uncontrollable urge that can occur at any time.
Definition
The obsession of such language, ( scatological language ) is believed to indicate a possible mental disorder.
Usually use of such foul language or obsession, has been associated with having Tourette's Syndrome.
Should be noted, that Coprolalia, when associated with Tourette's Syndrome, is not a common occurrence of that illness.
About 10% of those suffering from Tourette's, exhibit Coprolalia.
Copra comes from the Greek word kopros meaning feces, or poop, and lalia meaning to babble, ramble.
Related Terms
Uncontrolled or obsessive use of language, mostly vulgar in nature, in reference to scat practices. To speak about poop, in a constant erotic sense, without concern or inhibition in any setting, an uncontrollable urge that can occur at any time.