ribald vs off-color
off-color vs ribaldribald is a noun but off-color is not a noun.
ribald and off-color both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ribald | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| off-color | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
ribald and off-color
are synonyms defined as:
- ribald and off-color: humorously vulgar
Other synonyms of ribald include
bawdy.
| ribald (noun) | off-color (noun) |
|---|---|
| a ribald person; someone who uses vulgar and offensive language |
| ribald (adjective) | off-color (adjective) |
|---|---|
| humorously vulgar | humorously vulgar |
| in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent |
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