ribald
/ˈrɪbəld/
adjective
- Referring to humor or language that is rude, mocking, or slightly indecent in a playful way.
- The play was full of ribald humor that poked fun at politicians.
- The comedian's ribald jokes made the adults laugh, but they were too much for the children.
- His ribald comments at the party embarrassed some of the guests.
noun
- A person who uses rude or mocking humor or language.
- The old ribald at the pub always had a crude story to tell.
- He was known as a ribald, never missing a chance to make a lewd remark.
- In the court of the king, a ribald was often hired to entertain with bawdy jokes.