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bawdy

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔːdi/
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Definition of bawdy

adjective (bawdier, bawdiest)

  • dealing with sexual matters in a comical way; humorously indecent.

noun

[mass noun]
  • humorously indecent talk or writing.

Derivatives

bawdily

adverb

bawdiness

noun

Origin:

early 16th century: from bawd + -y1

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