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Bawdy, adj., n.

Pronunciation: ‘bôdē

Meaning: As a noun (which is uncommon), bawdy refers to humorously indecent talk or writing. As an adjective (more common), bawdy refers to anything dealing with sexual matters in a comical way.

Usage:

• “Her work is characterized by irreverence and bawdy humor.”
• “This group regularly churns out cheeky puns and bawdy songs.”
• “They were sharing bawdy stories around the campfire, making everyone blush.”