Ribald
(adjective)
- Indecent, vulgar or coarse in language or behavior.
- Indecorous, lewd, or offensive in nature.
Origin:
From the old french word ribaud, which means "rogue" or "rascal".
Examples:
- The comedian's ribald humor was not appropriate for the family audience.
- The ribald comments made by the politician caused a scandal.
- The ribald lyrics in the song were censored.
- The ribald behavior of the group of men was not tolerated.
- The ribald language used in the movie was not suitable for children.