1 [U] behaviour that is thought to be morally or sexually offensive:
an act of gross indecency (= a sexual act that is a criminal offence) * He was appalled by the indecency of their songs.
2 [C,usually sing.] an indecent act, expression, etc:
He shouted indecencies at anyone who passed.
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Is indecency a noun, verb, or something else?
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