Definition of ribaldry Ribaldry
/ɹajˈbɑldɹi/ - [raybaldree] - rib•ald•ry
We found 6 definitions of ribaldry from 5 different sources.
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What does ribaldry mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: ribaldries |
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| ribaldry - ribald humor | ||
| ribaldry - behavior or language bordering on indelicacy | ||
| gaminess, raciness, spiciness | ||
| indelicacy an impolite act or expression | ||
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Wiktionary 
- ribaldry (Noun)
Joking or humorous language done in a vulgar or lewd fashion.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- ribaldry (n.)
The talk of a ribald; low, vulgar language; indecency; obscenity; lewdness; -- now chiefly applied to indecent language, but formerly, as by Chaucer, also to indecent acts or conduct.
Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅
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ribaldry
Vulgar abusive language, such as was spoken by ribalds. Ribalds were originally mercenary soldiers who travelled about, serving any master far pay, but afterwards degenerated into a mere banditti.
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🔤- ribaldry, noun, singular of ribaldries.
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