Noun: ribaldry ri-bul-dree
- Ribald humour
"The medieval play was full of ribaldry that shocked modern audiences"
- Behaviour or language bordering on indelicacy
"The comedian's ribaldry in his routine offended some audience members";
- gaminess, raciness, spiciness
Derived forms: ribaldries
Type of: drollness, humor [US], humour [Brit, Cdn], indelicacy, wit, witticism, wittiness
Encyclopedia: Ribaldry