Stand-Up Comedy Terms

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

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

• The play was criticized for its bawdy humor.
• The comedian's jokes were a bit too bawdy for my taste.
• I can't believe he said such a bawdy thing in front of his parents!
• The party had a bawdy atmosphere, with loud music and laughter filling the room.

noun a person who is skilled at creating or appreciating humor

• The humorist entertained the audience with his witty jokes and clever observations.
• My friend is such a great humorist, always making everyone laugh with his funny stories.
• That humorist is a riot, cracking jokes left and right.
• The humorist's words were like a breath of fresh air, bringing lightness and joy to the room.