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Bawdier: meaning, definitions and examples

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bawdier

 

[ ˈbɔːdiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sexual content

The term 'bawdier' refers to an increased degree of vulgar or indecent humor, often relating to sexual content or situations. It describes something that is more obscene than its counterparts, usually aimed at evoking laughter through provocative and suggestive themes. This adjective is often used in the context of literature, theater, or comedy where raunchiness and explicitness are prevalent.

Synonyms

licentious, obscene, risque, vulgar

Examples of usage

  • The show was criticized for its bawdier jokes that crossed the line of good taste.
  • He preferred bawdier performances that pushed the boundaries of comedy.
  • Her bawdier remarks made everyone laugh, though some felt uncomfortable.

Translations

Translations of the word "bawdier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais obsceno

🇮🇳 अधिक अश्लील

🇩🇪 obszöner

🇮🇩 lebih cabul

🇺🇦 більш непристойний

🇵🇱 bardziej obsceniczny

🇯🇵 より下品な

🇫🇷 plus obscène

🇪🇸 más obsceno

🇹🇷 daha müstehcen

🇰🇷 더 외설적인

🇸🇦 أكثر فحشًا

🇨🇿 více obscénní

🇸🇰 viac obscénny

🇨🇳 更加猥亵的

🇸🇮 bolj obscen

🇮🇸 meira ósiðlegt

🇰🇿 одан да әдепсіз

🇬🇪 მეტი უხამსი

🇦🇿 daha iyrənc

🇲🇽 más obsceno

Etymology

The word 'bawdier' is derived from the Middle English word 'bawdy', which means 'indecent' or 'obscene'. The origins of 'bawdy' can be traced back to the Old French term 'baudy', which itself came from 'baudier', meaning 'to talk foolishly or indecently'. This emphasizes a long historical association with irreverent and often humorous treatment of topics considered inappropriate or taboo, especially concerning sexuality. Over the centuries, bawdy humor has been a part of various artistic expressions, including Shakespearean plays where characters often employed double entendres and ribald language to entertain the audience. The comparative form 'bawdier' has evolved to indicate a degree of indecency that is greater than that of the plain 'bawdy'. Thus, the word carries a historical significance related to the evolution of societal attitudes toward humor and appropriateness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,042, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.