Ribaldry
(noun)
- Obscene or vulgar language or behavior.
- Indecent or immoral behavior.
Origin:
Middle english ribaudrie, from old french ribauderie, from ribaud ribald.
Examples:
- The comedian's ribaldry was not appropriate for the family-friendly event.
- The ribaldry of the sailors shocked the passengers.
- The ribaldry in the tavern was not to everyone's taste.
- The ribaldry in the novel made it controversial.
- His ribaldry made him a controversial figure.