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The definition of bawdy is something gross, indecent or overly graphic.

(adjective)

An example of bawdy is a joke about private parts or sex that is too lewd for children.

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adjective bawdier, bawdiest

characteristic of a bawd; indecent or humorously coarse; lewd

noun

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Related Forms:

bawdily adverb
bawdiness noun

See bawdy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective bawd·i·er, bawd·i·est

Humorously coarse; risqué.
Vulgar; lewd.

Related Forms:

bawdˈi·ly adverb

bawdˈi·ness noun

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