BAWDY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Bawdy

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

early 16th century: from bawd+ -y

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbɔːdi
Dialects: British English
Definition:

dealing with sexual matters in a comical way; humorously indecent

Short Definition:

dealing with sexual matters in comical way

Examples:
  • her work is characterized by irreverence and bawdy humour
  • cheeky puns and bawdy songs

Word: Bawdy

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbɔːdi
Dialects: British English
Definition:

humorously indecent talk or writing.

Short Definition:

humorously indecent talk or writing

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