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Bawdyhouse

Noun

A bawdyhouse refers to a place where lewd or immoral activities, particularly prostitution, take place.

Sense 1:

A house or building where prostitution occurs.

Example sentence: The police raided the bawdyhouse and arrested several prostitutes.

Sense 2:

A brothel or escort establishment that offers sexual services.

Example sentence: The city council banned the operation of bawdyhouses within residential areas.

Adjective

Describing something as bawdyhouse means it is associated with or characteristic of sexual immorality or indecency.

Sense 1:

Indecently humorous or irreverent.

Example sentence: The comedian delivered a bawdyhouse performance that had the audience in stitches.

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