Associations to the word «Ribald»

Wiktionary

RIBALD, adjective. Coarsely, vulgarly, or lewdly amusing; referring to sexual matters in a rude or irreverent way.
RIBALD, noun. An individual who is filthy or vulgar in nature.

Dictionary definition

RIBALD, noun. A ribald person; someone who uses vulgar and offensive language.
RIBALD, adjective. Humorously vulgar; "bawdy songs"; "off-color jokes"; "ribald language".

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