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   Rabelaisian

   /ˌrabəˈleɪzɪən/

   adjective

   • 1. displaying earthy humour; bawdy: "the conversation was often highly Rabelaisian"

   Word Origin mid 18th century: suggestive of the humour of François Rabelais.

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   Ra· be· lai· sian ˌra-bə-ˈlā-zhən. -zē-ən. 1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Rabelais or his works. 2. : marked by gross robust humor, extravagance of caricature, or bold naturalism.

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   6 days ago · Rabelaisian. Use the literary adjective Rabelaisian to describe writing that is similar to the work of the French novelist François Rabelais. Sometimes dirty jokes are described as Rabelaisian, especially when they're in the context of biting, satirical humor.

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   Rabelaisian in British English. (ˌræbəˈleɪzɪən , -ʒən ) adjective. 1. of, relating to, or resembling the work of Rabelais, esp by broad, often bawdy humour and sharp satire. noun. 2. a student or admirer of Rabelais. Collins English Dictionary.

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   Rabelaisian definition: of, relating to, or suggesting François Rabelais, whose work is characterized by broad, coarse humor and keen satire.. See examples of RABELAISIAN used in a sentence.

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   Definition of Rabelaisian adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Rabelaisian. 1. a person who imitates or is an enthusiast for the works of Francois Rabelais. 2. a person given to coarse, satirical humor, like that of Rabelais. — Rabelaisian, adj.

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   Rabelaisian definition: Of or relating to Rabelais or his works.

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    Jun 13, 2023 · Rabelaisian ( comparative more Rabelaisian, superlative most Rabelaisian) Pertaining to the works or period of Rabelais . Possessing a style of satirical humour characterized by exaggerated or grotesque characters and coarse jokes .

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    Apr 22, 2024 · Characterized by an earthy humour typical of the writings of the French satirist François Rabelais (c.1494–1553).