[
UK
/ɹˈɪbɔːld/
]
[ US /ˈɹaɪbɑɫd/ ]
[ US /ˈɹaɪbɑɫd/ ]
NOUN
- a ribald person; someone who uses vulgar and offensive language
ADJECTIVE
-
humorously vulgar
bawdy songs
ribald language
off-color jokes
How To Use ribald In A Sentence
- He is then heard of as plotting with Garibaldi in Italy, as secretary of a legation in Japan, and in other parts of the world.
- ‘Feminists on Men’ contains more ribald japery about men being stupid.
- Official Bob Garibaldi signaled for a 3-pointer, but after a discussion the basket was correctly changed to a 2-pointer.
- As previously mentioned, this bright coloring is a warning to some fish that may attempt to approach or challenge the Garibaldi.
- It also gained the distinction of being banned in America - presumably because of all those obscene, ribald, raunchy bits about marriage being a partnership of equals.
- As previously mentioned, this bright coloring is a warning to some fish that may attempt to approach or challenge the Garibaldi.
- But for the most part, the second half of All the World's a Stage put aside serious concerns in favor of laughter and ribaldry, and showcased the intelligence and heart of Shakespeare Behind Bars veteran Jerry Guenthner.
- I have a friend, a sensible, rational creature, not outwardly generous, but happy to share a garibaldi if pressed.
- Some raucous laughter followed the ribald remark.
- But lilting Irish brogues and ebullient ribaldry are not enough to temper O'Casey's disgusted misanthropy.