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Definition of
ribald adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
ribald
adjective
adjective
NAmE
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ˈrɪbld
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NAmE
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ˈraɪbɔld
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(
of language or behavior
)
referring to sex in an offensive but humorous way
a ribald sense of humor
ribald comments/jokes/laughter
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ribald
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ribald
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rib
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ribaldry
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ribbed
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