ribald in German
ribald in German is anstößig, frivol, zotig — ribald means crude, vulgar or indecent in a way meant to amuse; treating sexual topics in a disrespectful, cheeky manner.
ribald in German
anstößig
Coarsely, vulgarly, or lewdly amusing; referring to sexual matters in a rude or irreverent way.
frivol
Coarsely, vulgarly, or lewdly amusing; referring to sexual matters in a rude or irreverent way.
zotig
Coarsely, vulgarly, or lewdly amusing; referring to sexual matters in a rude or irreverent way.
What does "ribald" mean?
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adj Crude, vulgar or indecent in a way meant to amuse; treating sexual topics in a disrespectful, cheeky manner.
"Baron Cohen turns his attentions back towards England, satirising the Establishment’s contempt for what Nobby himself proudly calls “scum” with ribald and corrosive glee."
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ribald in a sentence
- Baron Cohen turns his attentions back towards England, satirising the Establishment’s contempt for what Nobby himself proudly calls “scum” with ribald and corrosive glee.
- The “South Park” social media account responded, “Wait, so we ARE relevant?” and added a ribald hashtag.
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What is "ribald" in German?
"ribald" in German is anstößig, frivol, zotig. ribald means: Crude, vulgar or indecent in a way meant to amuse; treating sexual topics in a disrespectful, cheeky manner.
Are there other ways to say "ribald" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "ribald": anstößig, frivol, zotig.
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