Bawdiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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bawdiest
[ ˈbɔːdiəst ]
describing behavior
The term 'bawdiest' refers to the state of being characterized by coarse or vulgar humor. It often describes behavior or language that is indecent or suggestive in nature, typically meant to provoke laughter.
Synonyms
coarse, indecent, risque, vulgar
Examples of usage
- His bawdiest jokes made the audience uncomfortable.
- The film is filled with bawdiest scenes that push the limits of comedy.
- She had a reputation for her bawdiest stories at the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "bawdiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais lascivo
🇮🇳 सबसे अश्लील
🇩🇪 am laszivsten
🇮🇩 paling cabul
🇺🇦 найбільш вульгарний
🇵🇱 najbardziej lubieżny
🇯🇵 最も猥褻な
🇫🇷 le plus obscène
🇪🇸 el más lascivo
🇹🇷 en ahlaksız
🇰🇷 가장 외설적인
🇸🇦 الأكثر فحشًا
🇨🇿 nejvíce oplzlé
🇸🇰 najvulgárnejší
🇨🇳 最猥亵的
🇸🇮 najbolj razuzdan
🇮🇸 mest ófriðasamur
🇰🇿 ең арсыз
🇬🇪 ყველაზე გაუთავებელი
🇦🇿 ən əxlaqsız
🇲🇽 el más lascivo
Etymology
The word 'bawdiest' derives from the older term 'bawd,' which historically referred to a person who was involved in illicit sexual activity or who frequented bawdy houses (brothels). The roots of 'bawd' can be traced back to the Middle English 'bawde,' originating from the Old French 'baude,' which indicated a woman who kept a brothel. The adjective form, 'bawdy,' emerged to describe the kind of humor or speech that was lewd and sexually suggestive. Over time, the superlative form, 'bawdiest,' came into use to express extremities of such indecent or ribald behavior. This transformation reflects the cultural shifts towards more frank discussions of sexuality, especially in literature and comedy from the 16th century onward. The use of 'bawdy' has been prominent in various literary works and performances, often serving as a tool to critique or poke fun at societal norms surrounding sexuality.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,231, 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.