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   Bawd·y

   /ˈbôdē/

   

   adjective

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

   noun

   • 1. humorously indecent talk or writing.

   Word Origin early 16th century: from bawd + -y1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. bawdily adverb
   • 2. bawdiness noun

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBAWDY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   adjective. us / ˈbɑː.di / uk / ˈbɔː.di / Add to word list. containing humorous remarks about sex: bawdy humor / songs. Synonyms. X-rated. blue (SEXUAL) coarse (RUDE) crude (RUDE) dirty (NOT POLITE) informal. explicit. filthy (OFFENSIVE) indecent (IMMORAL) lascivious formal disapproving. licentious formal disapproving. lubricious formal.

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   • The term 'BAWDY' has one sense as a noun: lewd or obscene talk or writing. \nOne sense as an adjective: humorously vulgar.

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   • The meaning of the word 'bawds': 'bawds' is a woman who maintains a brothel; madam. It can also refer to a prostitute, a procuress, or the plural or archaic form of 'bawd'. (Source: Word Panda) Origin of bawds: The term 'bawds' has its first appearance before 1325 and is one of the 16% oldest English words.

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   • (comparative bawdier, superlative bawdiest) (of jokes, songs, etc.) dealing with sex in a way that is slightly rude and makes people laugh Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to bawdy. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of bawdy. The old drinking song was bawdy but amusing. Synonyms. earthy. lusty. risqué. ribald. indecent. coarse. gross. licentious. off-color. blue. suggestive. sexual. sexy. indecorous. immodest. improper.

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   adjective. /ˈbɔdi/ IPA: Dictionary definition of bawdy. Humorously risqué, vulgar, or sexually explicit in a playful or irreverent way. "The comedian's jokes were often bawdy and inappropriate for children." Detailed meaning of bawdy.