Bawdiness (Noun)
Meaning
The trait of behaving in an obscene manner.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The stand-up comedian's act was filled with bawdiness that made the audience both laugh and squirm.
- His friend's constant stream of off-color jokes wore off as everyone in the group became desensitized to the bawdiness.
- Critics panned the new movie for its unnecessary bawdiness and overreliance on crude humor.
- After a few too many drinks, she surprised her coworkers with a sudden display of bawdiness at the company holiday party.
- Despite its ribald jokes and moments of bawdiness, the medieval farce retained an endearing charm.