Bawdy and Leering

Bawdy

Bawdy adjective - Hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent.
Usage example: a bawdy limerick that mischievous storytellers love to recite

Leering and bawdy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Leering" instead an adjective "Bawdy".

Nearby Word: bawd

Leering

Leering adjective - (of a glance) sidelong and slyly lascivious.
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Bawdy and leering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bawdy" instead an adjective "Leering".

Nearby Words: leer, leery, leered
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