bawdiness

Meanings

• noun

  Loud, vulgar, or lewd behavior or speech.

  - "The bawdiness of the comedian offended some audience members."
  - "The bawdy jokes told at the roast were met with uproarious laughter."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bawdiness
rascality , boisterosity , loudmouth

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Variants

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bawdier , bawdiest , bawdily , bawdiness , bawdinesses , bawdy

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Etymology

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Originally meant a broker or keeper of a bawdy-house, a brothel.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'bawdiness' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. Bawdy houses were often disguised as inns or taverns.

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Related Concepts

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1. obscenity: Refers to material that is considered offensive or indecent, often due to explicit sexual content or profanity.

2. lewdness: Refers to behavior or speech that is sexually suggestive or explicit.

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Culture

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In literature, bawdiness has been used to depict lewd or risqué scenes, often for comedic effect. In art and music, it can be seen in the works of artists and musicians who push boundaries and challenge societal norms.

How to Memorize "bawdiness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people behaving loudly and lewdly in a public setting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a lewd or vulgar joke.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym B-A-W-D: Boisterous, Aggressive, Witty, and Daring.

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