Pronunciation: /ˈbɔdi/

Definitions of bawdy

noun a bawdy person or thing; a bawdy joke or song

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a bawdy joke at the party.

A2 The comedian's humor was often bawdy and inappropriate.

B1 The play was filled with bawdy humor and risque jokes.

B2 The bawdy language in the novel may not be suitable for all readers.

C1 The film's bawdy scenes pushed the boundaries of acceptable content.

C2 The author's use of bawdy language added an edgy and provocative element to the story.

adjective dealing with sexual matters in a comical or indecent way; lewd

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like bawdy jokes, they make me uncomfortable.

A2 The movie had some bawdy humor that some people found offensive.

B1 The comedian's bawdy performance had the audience laughing uncontrollably.

B2 The play was known for its bawdy language and risque scenes.

C1 The novel was criticized for its bawdy content, but some praised its boldness.

C2 The artist's work often explores themes of sexuality and bawdy humor.

Examples of bawdy in a Sentence

formal The play was criticized for its bawdy humor.

informal The comedian's jokes were a bit too bawdy for my taste.

slang I can't believe he said such a bawdy thing in front of his parents!

figurative The party had a bawdy atmosphere, with loud music and laughter filling the room.

Grammatical Forms of bawdy

past tense

bawdied

plural

bawdies

comparative

bawdier

superlative

bawdiest

present tense

bawdies

future tense

will bawdy

perfect tense

have bawdied

continuous tense

is bawdying

singular

bawdy

positive degree

bawdy

infinitive

to bawdy

gerund

bawdying

participle

bawdied

Origin and Evolution of bawdy

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'bawdy' originated from Middle English 'bawde', which came from Old French 'baud' meaning merry, joyous, or lascivious.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something lewd or obscene, the word 'bawdy' has evolved to also encompass humorously indecent or risqué content.