Definition of ribald Ribald

/ɹajˈbɑld/ - [raybald] - rib•ald

We found 6 definitions of ribald from 4 different sources.

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What does ribald mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: ribalds

ribald - a ribald person; someone who uses vulgar and offensive language
  vulgarian a vulgar person (especially someone who makes a vulgar display of wealth)
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • ribald (Noun)
    An individual who is filthy or vulgar in nature.
  • ribald (Adjective)
    Coarsely, vulgarly, or lewdly amusing.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • ribald (n./)
    A low, vulgar, brutal, foul-mouthed wretch; a lewd fellow.
  • ribald (a.)
    Low; base; mean; filthy; obscene.

Part of speech

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  • ribald, noun, singular of ribalds.
  • ribald, adjective.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

ribald in sign language
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