ribaldry

noun
UK: /ˈrɪbɔːldri/
US: /ˈrɪbɔːldri/

  1. Humorous talk or behavior that is considered rude and vulgar.

    1. The play was full of ribaldry.
    2. His speech contained too much ribaldry for a formal occasion and was generally considered inappropriate.

Synonyms

vulgarity indecency smut

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "ribaldry" is /ˈrɪbɔːldri/ in British English and /ˈrɪbɔːldri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ribaldry": vulgarity, indecency, smut.

Example usage of "ribaldry": "The play was full of ribaldry.". More examples on the page.