bawdy

English

/ˈbɔːdi/, /ˈbɔdi/

adj
Definitions
  • (obsolete) Soiled, dirty.
  • Obscene; filthy; unchaste.
  • (of language) Sexual in nature and usually meant to be humorous but considered rude.

Etymology

Suffix from English bawd.

Origin

English

bawd

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