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bawdy
adjective
UK:
/ˈbɔːdi/
US:
/ˈbɔːdi/
Humorously indecent; dealing with sex in a funny way.
The play was full of bawdy jokes.
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The comedian's bawdy humor shocked some audience members, while others laughed.
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Synonyms
vulgar
lewd
coarse
indecent
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phonetic transcription of "bawdy" in English?
The phonetic transcription of "bawdy" is
/ˈbɔːdi/
in British English and
/ˈbɔːdi/
in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.
What are the english synonyms of "bawdy"?
Synonyms for "bawdy": vulgar, lewd, coarse, indecent.
How to use "bawdy" in sentences?
Example usage of "bawdy": "The play was full of bawdy jokes.". More examples on the page.