bawdy — dealing with sexual matters in a comical or light-hearted way; humorously indecent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: dealing with sexual matters in a comical or light-hearted way; humorously indecent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɔːdi/
Example Sentences
- Shakespeare's plays often contained bawdy puns that delighted his audiences.
- The professor blushed when she accidentally made a bawdy comment during the literature class.
- The tavern was filled with bawdy laughter and raucous singing late into the night.
bawdy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbɔːdi/]
dealing with sexual matters in a comical or light-hearted way; humorously indecent
a colorful jester performs exaggerated gestures while telling jokes to tavern patrons. The jester winks and makes cheeky hand motions that suggest naughty humor without being explicit. The audience bursts into laughter with red cheeks and knowing smiles. Some patrons cover their mouths while giggling, others slap the table in amusement. A barmaid nearby rolls her eyes playfully at the risqué but harmless comedy. sexual matters being dealt with in a comical and light-hearted way
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'bawd,' originally meaning a person who ran a brothel or engaged in prostitution. The word evolved from referring to people involved in the sex trade to describing anything sexually suggestive but humorous.
Breakdown
bawd (original Middle English root meaning brothel-keeper) + -y (adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by')
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Shakespeare's plays often contained bawdy puns that delighted his audiences.”
“The professor blushed when she accidentally made a bawdy comment during the literature class.”
“The tavern was filled with bawdy laughter and raucous singing late into the night.”
“His grandmother shocked everyone by telling bawdy stories from her youth.”
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