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(rɪbəld) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]A ribald remark or sense of humour is rather rude and refers to sex in a humorous way. ...her ribald comments about a fellow guest's body language. Synonyms: coarse, rude, indecent, racy More Synonyms of ribald ribald in British English (ˈrɪbəld) adjective1. coarse, obscene, or licentious, usually in a humorous or mocking way Derived forms ribaldly (ˈribaldly) adverb Word origin C13: from Old French ribauld, from riber to live licentiously, of Germanic origin ribald in American English (ˈrɪbəld) adjective1. characterized by coarse or vulgar joking or mocking; esp., dealing with sex in a humorously earthy or direct way SIMILAR WORDS: coarse Word origin ME ribaude < OFr ribaud, debauchee < riber, to be wanton < OHG riban, to copulate, lit., to rub < IE * wreip-, to twist > Gr rhipē, a throw, rush, storm Examples of 'ribald' in a sentenceribald Definition coarse or obscene in a humorous or mocking way her ribald comments about a guest's body language Synonyms X-rated (informal) off colour licentious near the knuckle (informal) Rabelaisian Opposites decent , proper , refined , polite , genteel , tasteful , chaste , inoffensive , decorous Additional synonymsDefinition (of language, writing, etc.) containing humorous references to sex We got arrested once, for singing bawdy songs in a cemetery. Synonyms rude, blue (old-fashioned), dirty, gross, crude, erotic, obscene, coarse, filthy, indecent, vulgar, improper, steamy (informal), pornographic, raunchy (informal), suggestive, racy, lewd, risqué, X-rated (informal), salacious (formal), prurient (formal), lascivious (formal), smutty, lustful, lecherous, ribald, libidinous (formal), licentious (formal), indelicate, near the knuckle (informal), indecorous (formal) Definition pornographic blue movies Synonyms smutty, dirty, naughty, obscene, indecent, vulgar, lewd, risqué, X-rated (informal), bawdy, near the knuckle (informal) Definition vulgar or coarse Use wit rather than broad humour. Synonyms vulgar, blue, dirty, gross, crude, rude, naughty, coarse, indecent, improper, suggestive, risqué, boorish, uncouth, unrefined, ribald, indelicate, near the knuckle (informal), indecorous, unmannerly- rhythm
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Additional synonymsDefinition open and direct in the treatment of sex, excretion, etc. his extremely earthy brand of humour Synonyms crude, coarse, raunchy (informal), lusty, bawdy, ribaldThe play was full of filthy foul language. Synonyms obscene, foul, corrupt, coarse, indecent, pornographic, suggestive, lewd, depraved, foul-mouthed, X-rated (informal), bawdy, impure, smutty, licentious, dirty-minded Definition disgusting or repulsive That's a disgusting thing to say – you're so gross! Synonyms vulgar, offensive, crude, rude, obscene, low, coarse, indecent, improper, unseemly, lewd, X-rated (informal), impure, smutty, ribald, indelicateDefinition morally or sexually offensive She accused him of making indecent suggestions. Synonyms obscene, lewd, dirty, blue, offensive, outrageous, inappropriate, rude, gross, foul, crude, coarse, filthy, vile, improper, pornographic, salacious, impure, smutty, immodest, licentious, scatological, indelicateDefinition mildly indecent a comedy routine crammed with naughty innuendo Synonyms obscene, blue, vulgar, improper, lewd, risqué, X-rated (informal), bawdy, smutty, off-colour, ribaldDefinition offensive to accepted standards of decency or modesty I'm no prude, but I think these photos are obscene. Synonyms indecent, dirty, offensive, gross, foul, coarse, filthy, vile, improper, immoral, pornographic, suggestive, blue, loose (old-fashioned), shameless, lewd, depraved, X-rated (informal), bawdy, salacious, prurient, impure, lascivious, smutty, ribald, unwholesome, scabrous, immodest, licentious, indelicate, unchaste, Fescennine (rare) Definition characterized by broad, often bawdy humour and sharp satire Synonyms bawdy, broad, gross, robust, extravagant, coarse, exuberant, raunchy (informal), satirical, earthy, uninhibited, lusty, unrestrainedDefinition slightly shocking Her novels may be racy but they don't fight shy of larger issues. Synonyms risqué, naughty, indecent, bawdy, blue, broad, spicy (informal), suggestive, smutty, off colour, immodest, indelicate, near the knuckle (informal) Definition sexy or earthy a raunchy movie Synonyms sexy, sexual, steamy (informal), earthy, suggestive, lewd, lusty, bawdy, salacious, smutty, lustful, lecherous, ribald, coarseDefinition making slightly rude references to sex a cheeky comment or a risqué suggestion Synonyms suggestive, blue, daring, naughty, improper, racy, bawdy, off colour, ribald, immodest, indelicate, near the knuckle (informal), RabelaisianAdditional synonymsDefinition vulgar or obscene He made a rude gesture with his finger. Synonyms vulgar, offensive, gross, crude, obscene, tasteless, lewd, indelicateDefinition untrue or unfair, insulting, and designed to damage a person's reputation scurrilous rumours Synonyms slanderous, scandalous, defamatory, low, offensive, gross, foul, insulting, infamous, obscene, abusive, coarse, indecent, vulgar, foul-mouthed, salacious, ribald, vituperative, scabrous, RabelaisianShe said she detested smutty jokes. Synonyms obscene, dirty, crude, coarse, filthy, indecent, vulgar, improper, blue, pornographic, raunchy (informal), suggestive, racy, lewd, risqué, X-rated (informal), bawdy, salacious, prurient, off colour, indelicateDefinition showing lack of good taste, decency, or refinement a TV show well known for its vulgar jokes Synonyms crude, dirty, rude, low, blue, nasty, naughty, coarse, indecent, improper, suggestive, tasteless, risqué, off colour, ribald, indelicate, indecorous |