bawdiness

IPA/ˈbɔː.di.nəs/
IPA/ˈbɑː.di.nəs/

bawdiness — 名詞

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

1.名詞B2
釋義

低俗幽默

言語或行為中帶有粗俗性暗示的幽默風格

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.

婚禮致詞時，Lien 對她叔叔的低俗言論翻了個白眼。

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

Padma 警告那位新喜劇演員，觀眾會厭倦一再的低俗笑話。

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.