ribaldry
Example Sentences
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How much more thrilling would the 2012 Olympics have been had there been a place within them for gluttony, revelry and ribaldry?
From The Guardian
But the Super Bowl is so essentially conservative that it warps even the slightest bit of ribaldry.
From The Guardian
In this lively and beautifully paced production, Martin and his cast emphasize the mischievous, capturing Thomas’ heroic ribaldry while honoring his play’s mystery and essential sadness.
From Los Angeles Times
That bearing puts Mr. Williams, a poet, roughly in common with David Murray, the eminent tenor saxophonist whose warbling style is equal parts ribaldry and pique.
From New York Times
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
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