ribaldry
ribaldry — noun
1. Humorous talk or jokes about sex that are deliberately coarse and irreverent, us
Humorous talk or jokes about sex that are deliberately coarse and irreverent, usually shared in social settings where people feel at ease with one another.
Tariq's ribaldry made the pub regulars laugh, though a few nearby customers looked uncomfortable.
someone's ribaldry makes people laugh
Mei-Lin's sharp ribaldry at the staff dinner always drew laughter from her teammates.
known for someone's ribaldry
Zara used a touch of ribaldry to break the ice when the conversation turned awkward.
The novel's ribaldry shocked some readers, but others praised its honest portrayal of barracks life.
- bawdry
an older, less common term for obscene humor
- coarseness
broader in meaning, not limited to sexual humor
- vulgarity
can include any kind of rude language, not just sexual jokes
- lewdness
more strongly sexual and less humorous in tone
- decorum
proper, dignified behavior or speech
- refinement
polished, tasteful language
文法句型
someone's + ribaldry + verb
known for + ribaldry
用法筆記
Usually uncountable; may be used as a countable noun when referring to a specific comment or instance of ribald humor.