Hi, there

Sometimes I feel like the word "rude" is a little overused. So I am looking for other words that I can use to describe someone who don't have good manners, for example someone who's sloppy while eating, talk with their mouth full, burp, etc.

I've found a few words that can roughly describe this person, but they all seem to be a little old-fashioned: boor, oaf, lout, uncouth person). Do you still use any of these words in informal English? What about "crude"?

Could you tell me a few terms you would use in everyday speech?

Thank you!

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Hi, there

Sometimes I feel like the word "rude" is a little overused. So I am looking for other words that I can use to describe someone who don't have good manners, for example someone who's sloppy while eating, talk with their mouth full, burp, etc.

I've found a few words that can roughly describe this person, but they all seem to be a little old-fashioned: boor, oaf, lout, uncouth person). Do you still use any of these words in informal English? What about "crude"?

Could you tell me a few terms you would use in everyday speech?

Thank you!

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"Crass" and "gross" are the first words that come to my mind in the situations you describe. You could also say that someone is a pig, but that is kind of rude in itself...

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I think it depends on each situation that you're talking about, what that person did. We'll talk about the action, not judge a person.
You could use some expressions such as "his action was inappropriate." or "he was kind of impolite."

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You can say that person was crass, meaning they lack refinement, intelligence or sensitivity.

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Hi Hernandez,

I believe that the word "gross" would also be suitable.

Take care.

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"boor, oaf, lout, uncouth person":

As you suggest, these words are all pretty old fashioned and rarely heard today (in the UK anyway...). If you were to use them you would probably prefix it by saying e.g. "He's 'a bit of a' lout." etc.

Crude is sometimes heard, but it would apply more to the way somebody talks, rather than their general behaviour (using rude/ vulgar words in everyday conversation).