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adj
Pertaining to a bawdy, old-fashioned style of broad comedy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, derogatory, not-comparable, usually
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Antonyms: none provided
History
A reference to the pleasure piers in British seaside resorts, which often featured music hall entertainment and were popular working-class holiday locations.
