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bawdy in French

bawdy in French is grivois, paillard — bawdy means humorously crude or sexual in a way that is meant to amuse rather than offend.

bawdy in French

grivois
adj
Obscene; filthy; unchaste. [from 15th Century]
paillard
adj
Obscene; filthy; unchaste. [from 15th Century]

What does "bawdy" mean?

  1. adj Humorously crude or sexual in a way that is meant to amuse rather than offend.
    "The comedian told a string of bawdy jokes that had the whole pub laughing."
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bawdy in a sentence

  • The comedian told a string of bawdy jokes that had the whole pub laughing.
  • Shakespeare's plays are full of bawdy wordplay.

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What is "bawdy" in French?

"bawdy" in French is grivois, paillard. bawdy means: Humorously crude or sexual in a way that is meant to amuse rather than offend.

How do you use "bawdy" in a sentence?

Example: "The comedian told a string of bawdy jokes that had the whole pub laughing." In French, "bawdy" is grivois, paillard.

Are there other ways to say "bawdy" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "bawdy": grivois, paillard.

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