bawdry

noun

Meaning

Humorous, indecent, or lewd language and behavior.

Examples

  • The play was criticized by the local clergy for its excessive bawdry and lack of moral restraint.
  • He had a penchant for telling stories full of bawdry that were popular in the rowdy pubs of the city.

Synonyms: lewdness, obscenity, ribaldry, indecency