Here is the dictionary-style definition of "bawdy":
**Parts of Speech:** Adjective
**Definition:** Humorously indecent or obscene.
**Pronunciations:** US: /ˈbɔdi/, UK: /ˈbɔːdi/
**Origin and Usage:** The word "bawdy" originated from Middle English word "baudie" which means "dirty, smutty". It was first used in the 15th century. The word "bawdy" is commonly used to describe something that is humorously indecent or obscene. It is often used in literature, movies, and other forms of entertainment.
**Synonyms:** Lewd, ribald, obscene, vulgar, indecent.
**Related Words:** Dirty, smutty, crude, lewd, risqué.
**Example Sentences:**
- The comedians bawdy jokes had the audience laughing uncontrollably.
- The novel was filled with bawdy humor and sexual innuendos.
- The movie was rated R for its bawdy language and sexual content.
- The plays bawdy scenes were considered scandalous at the time.
- The singers bawdy lyrics offended some listeners.