Ribald (Adjective)
Meaning
Humorously vulgar; "bawdy songs"; "off-color jokes"; "ribald language".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The comedian's ribald jokes had the audience in stitches, but also raised a few eyebrows of discomfort.
- Ribald language was a staple of the fraternity's infamous parties, where decorum was all but abandoned.
- She was surprised to hear her normally reserved grandmother singing along to the ribald songs at the reunion.
- His off-color jokes often crossed the line into ribald territory, leaving some of his coworkers squirming in their seats.
- The ribald humor in the film was a bit too much for some viewers, who walked out mid-scene.