RISQUE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Risqu%C3%A9

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

mid 19th century: French, past participle of risquer ‘to risk’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈrɪskeɪ
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: rɪˈskeɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

slightly indecent and liable to shock, especially by being sexually suggestive

Short Definition:

slightly indecent and liable to shock

Examples:
  • his risqué humour

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