Rabelaisian
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- adjective
- /ˌræbəˈleɪziən/
- NSFW
- Despite the fact that their myths are sacred stories, many of them are characterized by a Rabelaisian humor that never fails to provoke a laugh.
Examples
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We created another part of that history with additions of our own: sugar mice (recipe courtesy of James Wong in Grow Your Own Drugs, and while their intended purpose in said book is decidedly amusing in a vaguely Rabelaisian sense, I swear that wasn't the reason for choosing them).
Blog text (31) -
In both Weiss's and Rasmussen's cases, the parties joke irreverently about this hierarchy, substituting a Rabelaisian parody or playing with the irony of stereotypes.
Academic text (1993) -
Actually, in the above quote, it would have been better for Hallowell not to write, "Despite the fact that their myths are sacred stories, many of them are characterized by a Rabelaisian humor."
Academic text (2002) -
The comedian's routine was filled with Rabelaisian humor, making the audience roar with laughter at its bawdy jokes.
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His Rabelaisian wit shone through in the absurd yet cheerful tales he told around the dinner table.
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The festival featured a Rabelaisian atmosphere, where revelers celebrated with hearty laughter and playful antics.
Synonyms
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Having a comic, witty style with eccentric characters and silly twists
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Rabelaisian comes from the name of the French writer François Rabelais, who wrote big, loud, and often rude stories about giants, food, and wild fun. So, something described as Rabelaisian has 'earthy' or 'rude' humor and a wild, joyful energy.