bawdiness

IPA/ˈbɔː.di.nəs/
IPA/ˈbɑː.di.nəs/

bawdiness — noun

1. a style of talk or writing that is sexually rude in a way meant to be funny

1.名詞B2
釋義

a style of talk or writing that is sexually rude in a way meant to be funny

例句

Lien rolled her eyes at her uncle's bawdiness during the wedding toast.

Padma warned the new comedian that audiences tire of constant bawdiness.

collocation: constant bawdiness

同義詞
  • lewdness

    focuses on the sexual indecency rather than the humour

  • ribaldry

    more formal and literary; emphasises the comedic intent

  • crudeness

    broader term covering any lack of refinement, not necessarily sexual

  • vulgarity

    covers all coarse or offensive behaviour, not specifically humorous

反義詞
  • decorum

    polite and socially appropriate behaviour

  • modesty

    avoidance of anything indecent or suggestive

  • propriety

    conformity to accepted standards of conduct

用法筆記

Used for humour with a crude sexual edge, not for formal descriptions of indecency.

常見錯誤

❌The documentary showed scenes of bawdiness.
✅The documentary showed scenes of obscenity.
💡bawdiness refers to crude humour, not just offensive or indecent content.