Ribaldry
Origin
Middle English; From ribald.
Full definition of ribaldry
Noun
ribaldry
(plural ribaldries)- Joking or humorous language done in a vulgar or lewd fashion.
- about 1900, O. Henry, His jargon of slang was a continuous joy and surprise to them. His gestures, his strange poses, his frank ribaldry of tongue and principle fascinated them.