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risqué

[ ri-skey; French rees-key ]

/ rɪˈskeɪ; French risˈkeɪ /

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adjective

daringly close to indelicacy or impropriety; off-color: a risqué story.

Origin of risqué

1865–70; < French, past participle of risquer to risk

SYNONYMS FOR risqué

broad, gross, indecent, ribald.

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WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH risqué

risky risqué

Words nearby risqué

risktaker, risky, risorgimento, risorius muscle, risotto, risqué, riss, rissole, rissolé, ristra, risus caninus

Example sentences from the Web for risque

Risque material can rise above being offensive as long as it's funny.

The Oscars: Bring Back Bob Hope |Michael Tomasky |February 25, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Jagger initially added some shock value to her image, when taking on the risque Hudson Jeans campaign last summer at 17.

Exclusive Georgia May Jagger Video |Jaimie Etkin |April 18, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
Because it was oh-so- raunchy and the kids today like the risque, and the dirty language and the sexual situations.

Best of the Golden Globes |Choire Sicha |January 17, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
In March the cider should be again drawn off, when all risque of fermentation ceases.

The Practical Distiller |Samuel McHarry

How he came by the power is another question; for which he must answer with his life when caught—so he runs risque for risque.

Clarissa, Or The History Of A Young Lady, Volume 8 |Samuel Richardson
But if you will have me come, I will rely on my good intentions, and risque every one's displeasure.

Clarissa, Volume 7 |Samuel Richardson
But however that be, a man must run the risque, for he must preserve his honour.

The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling |Henry Fielding
His companions looked upon the enterprize as too hazardous, and could not think at all of running such a risque.

The Lyon in Mourning, Vol. 1 |Robert Forbes

British Dictionary definitions for risque

risqué

/ (ˈrɪskeɪ) /

adjective

bordering on impropriety or indecency a risqué joke

Word Origin for risqué

C19: from French risquer to hazard, risk