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risqué

Pronunciation: /rɪˈskeɪ, ˈrɪskeɪ, ˈriːskeɪ/

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Definition of risqué

adjective

  • slightly indecent and liable to shock, especially by being sexually suggestive:his risqué humour

Origin:

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

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Risqué is a French word and is usually spelled with an accent on the e.

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