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frivol — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • ribald adj Crude, vulgar or indecent in a way meant to amuse; treating sexual topics in a disrespectful, cheeky manner.
  • sleazy adjective Dishonest, corrupt, or morally low, often in a sordid or seedy way.

Senses

frivol is used for these senses in English:

  • off-color (idiomatic) Dirty, vulgar or obscene, especially in a way that is unpleasant.
  • ribald Coarsely, vulgarly, or lewdly amusing; referring to sexual matters in a rude or irreverent way.
  • sleazy Raunchy or perverted in nature; tastelessly sexual.

sleazy — full definition

  1. adjective Dishonest, corrupt, or morally low, often in a sordid or seedy way.
  2. adjective Tastelessly sexual or seedy in appearance.
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