ribaldry

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun ribald humor
  2. noun behavior or language bordering on indelicacy

Etymology

From Middle English ribaldrie, from Old French ribaulderie, ribauderie, equivalent to ribald + -ry.

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