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ribaldry Definition

rib·aldry (-rē)

noun

ribald language or humor

Etymology: ME ribawdrye < OFr ribauderie: see ribald & -ery

ribaldry Synonyms

ribaldry

n.

pornography, vulgarity, smuttiness, obscenity; see humor 1, indecency 2.

ribaldry Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • coarse: Aristophanes comic play set in 411bc includes coarse ribaldry, Greek dancing and Carry On action.

Browse dictionary entries near ribaldry

  1. ‹ ribald
  2. ‹ riba
  3. ‹ rib-eye (steak)
  4. ‹ rib-eye
  5. ‹ rib cage
  6. ‹ rib
  7. ‹ riata
  8. ‹ riant
  9. ‹ rialto
  10. ‹ rial
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  2. ribavirin ›
  3. ribband ›
  4. ribbing ›
  5. ribbon ›
  6. ribbon cable ›
  7. ribbon-cutting ›
  8. ribbon worm ›
  9. ribbonfish ›
  10. Ribeirão Prêto ›