Strong’s G2160

εὐτραπελία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

eutrapelia

Pronunciation

yoo-trap-el-ee'-ah

Definition

Coarse jesting, vulgarity, ribaldry

Meaning

low jesting, ribaldry.

Usage

In the New Testament, εὐτραπελία refers to inappropriate or coarse jesting, often involving vulgar or indecent humor. It is used to describe speech that is unbecoming of a Christian, focusing on humor that is morally questionable or offensive. The term suggests a turning of good-natured wit into something that is improper or harmful.

Bible references

Ephesians 5:4