Ribald

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪbəld/

Definitions of ribald

adjective referring to or characterized by vulgar or indecent language or behavior

Example Sentences

A1 The children were told not to repeat the ribald joke they heard.

A2 The comedian's ribald humor had the audience laughing uncontrollably.

B1 The novel contained some ribald language that may not be suitable for younger readers.

B2 The movie's ribald scenes caused quite a stir among viewers.

C1 The play was known for its ribald humor and risque dialogue.

C2 The author's ribald wit and sharp satire made his books popular among readers.

Examples of ribald in a Sentence

formal The author's use of ribald humor in his novel was seen as controversial by some critics.

informal I couldn't believe the ribald jokes my uncle was telling at the family reunion.

slang The comedian's ribald set had the whole audience in stitches.

figurative The political debate took a ribald turn when personal insults started flying.

Grammatical Forms of ribald

• past tense: ribalded
• plural: ribalds
• comparative: more ribald
• superlative: most ribald
• present tense: ribalds
• future tense: will ribald
• perfect tense: have ribalded
• continuous tense: is ribalding
• singular: ribald
• positive degree: ribald
• infinitive: to ribald
• gerund: ribalding
• participle: ribalded

Origin and Evolution of ribald

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'ribald' originated from the Old French word 'ribaut', meaning a scoundrel or rascal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ribald' evolved to refer to something vulgar or indecent, often in a humorous or mocking way.