Traditional Songs

noun the words of a nursery rhyme

• The nursery rhyme 'Humpty Dumpty' is a classic piece of children's literature.
• My favorite nursery rhyme growing up was 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'.
• Let's sing that nursery rhyme about the old lady who lived in a shoe!
• The politician's speech was like a nursery rhyme, full of simple rhymes and repetitive phrases.

noun ribald language or jokes

• The author's use of ribaldry in his novel was seen as controversial by some critics.
• The stand-up comedian's ribaldry had the audience in stitches.
• I can't believe the ribaldry that came out of his mouth during the party last night.
• The politician's ribaldry towards his opponents only served to discredit him further.