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ribald vs dirty

dirty vs ribald

ribald is a noun but dirty is not a noun.

ribald and dirty both are adjectives.

ribald is not a verb while dirty is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ribald Yes Yes No No
dirty No Yes Yes No
ribald (noun) dirty (noun)
a ribald person; someone who uses vulgar and offensive language
ribald (adjective) dirty (adjective)
humorously vulgar soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
(of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency
spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination
unethical or dishonest
expressing or revealing hostility or dislike
obtained illegally or by improper means
(of a manuscript) defaced with changes
(of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear
vile; despicable
contaminated with infecting organisms
unpleasantly stormy
violating accepted standards or rules
ribald (verb) dirty (verb)
make soiled, filthy, or dirty
Difference between ribald and dirty

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