Ribaldry

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪbəldri/

Definitions of ribaldry

noun ribald language or jokes

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand the ribaldry in that joke.

A2 The comedian's ribaldry had the audience laughing uncontrollably.

B1 The play was filled with ribaldry, making it unsuitable for children.

B2 Some people find ribaldry offensive, while others see it as harmless fun.

C1 The author's use of ribaldry in his novels adds a comedic element to the stories.

C2 The film's ribaldry pushed the boundaries of what is considered acceptable humor.

Examples of ribaldry in a Sentence

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

informal The stand-up comedian's ribaldry had the audience in stitches.

slang I can't believe the ribaldry that came out of his mouth during the party last night.

figurative The politician's ribaldry towards his opponents only served to discredit him further.

Grammatical Forms of ribaldry

• past tense: ribaldried
• plural: ribaldries
• comparative: more ribald
• superlative: most ribald
• present tense: ribaldries
• future tense: will ribaldry
• perfect tense: have ribaldried
• continuous tense: is ribaldrying
• singular: ribaldry
• positive degree: ribaldry
• infinitive: to ribaldry
• gerund: ribaldrying
• participle: ribaldried

Origin and Evolution of ribaldry

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'ribaldry' originated from the Old French word 'ribaulderie', which referred to obscene or lewd behavior.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ribaldry' evolved to encompass not just lewd behavior but also humorously vulgar or irreverent language or behavior.