• Ribaldry

    Origin

    Middle English; From ribald.

    Full definition of ribaldry

    Noun

    ribaldry

    (plural ribaldries)
    1. 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.
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