bawdily


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bawd·y

 (bô′dē)
adj. bawd·i·er, bawd·i·est
Humorously coarse; lewd or risqué: "[Mae West] became known for her humorous bawdy, suggestive performances and wisecracks" (Pam Cornelison & Ted Yanak).
bawd′i·ly adv.
bawd′i·ness n.
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Adv.1.bawdily - in a bawdy mannerbawdily - in a bawdy manner      
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