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ribaldry

noun

  1. poking fun at the foibles & weaknesses of human sexuality
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɪb.əl.dɹi/

noun

Etymology: From Middle English ribaldrie, from Old French ribaulderie, ribauderie, equivalent to ribald + -ry.

  1. Joking or humorous language or behaviour used in a vulgar or lewd fashion.

    Playes are the nurseries of vice, the bawd, / That thorow the senses steales our hearts abroad, / Tainting our eares with obscæne bawdery, / Lascivious words, and wanton ribaulry.

    His jargon of slang was a continuous joy and surprise to them. His gestures, his strange poses, his frank ribaldry of tongue and principle fascinated them.