ribaldry

Example Sentences

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Awkward bits of brotherly rivalry or ribaldry go on for far, far too long, and any vitality is strangely subdued and muted.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2017

By any sane measure, banter was falling into disrepute, as often a disguise for malice as a word for the ribaldry of lads on the lash.

From The Guardian • Jun. 30, 2017

That was apparently also just more mischievous ribaldry from Donald “Lenny Bruce Reincarnated” Trump.

From Slate • May 25, 2017

As a result, the character of Lipsky lacks the athleticism, physical vigor, pugnacity, even ribaldry that would complicate his relationship with Wallace.

From The New Yorker • Aug. 5, 2015

The sight of him crouched in the shade with reddened face and streaming eyes evoked from his companions not pity but ribaldry.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya