1. plural of bawdry; indecent or obscene language, behavior, or material
Usage: archaic or literary; often used to refer to crude jokes, lewd talk, or indecent conduct
2. plural of bawdry; cheap or tasteless ornaments or trinkets
Usage: archaic; refers to gaudy or showy decorative items of little value

Examples

• The comedian's routine was filled with bawdries that made some audience members uncomfortable.
• The old tavern was known for the bawdries exchanged between its patrons.
• She dismissed his jokes as nothing but crude bawdries.
• The market stall displayed colorful bawdries and cheap jewelry.
• Medieval literature sometimes included bawdries that reflected the coarse humor of the time.