On the basis of studying the lexicographic sources a definition of cynicism the term “linguocinism” is given in the article. The meaning of this term is specified by its correlation with similar to its meaning, but not synonymous to the terms “vulgarisms” and “obscenism”. It became clear that vulgarisms and obscenisms being violation of ethic-linguistic norm are not always linguocinisms. Linguistic means of expressing linguocinism and the role of context in their realization are revealed.