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ribaldry

/ˈrɪb.əl.dri/

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noun

/ˈrɪb.əl.dri/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее грубый, вульгарный или непристойный юмор, язык или поведение, часто слегка оскорбительного или скабрезного характера.

A noun referring to coarse, vulgar, or indecent humor, language, or behavior, often of a mildly offensive or risqué nature.

uncountable

  1. Ribald humorC2informal

    Humorous language or behavior that is coarse, vulgar, or off-color, often involving sexual or scatological themes.

    ruСкабрезный юмор

    • The comedian's ribaldry had the audience roaring with laughter.
    • His ribaldry was considered inappropriate for the formal dinner.
    • The play was filled with witty ribaldry and double entendres.

    Synonymsbawdinessbawdrycoarsenesslewdnessobscenitysmutvulgarity

    Antonymsdecorumpropriety

  2. Indelicate behavior or languageC2informal

    Behavior or speech that borders on being improper or offensive, lacking refinement or delicacy.

    ruНепристойность

    • The sailors' ribaldry shocked the prim and proper passengers.
    • She was known for her sharp wit and occasional ribaldry.
    • The book was banned for its ribaldry and explicit content.

    Synonymsbawdinesscoarsenessdirtinessgrossnessindecencyindecorumlewdnessobscenityscurrilitysmutvulgarity

    Antonymschastitydecencydecorumdelicacymodestyproprietypurityrefinement

Forms
  • ribaldries plural form
  • ribaldries' possessive plural form
  • ribaldry's possessive singular form
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