ribald
adjective/ˈrɪbld/, /ˈraɪbɔːld/
/ˈrɪbld/, /ˈraɪbɔːld/
- (of language or behaviour) referring to sex in a rude but humorous way
- a ribald sense of humour
- ribald comments/jokes/laughter
Word OriginMiddle English (as a noun denoting a lowly servant or a licentious or disrespectful person): from Old French ribauld, from riber ‘indulge in licentious pleasures’, from a Germanic base meaning ‘prostitute’.Want to learn more?
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