Risque Definition

rĭs-kā
adjective
Very close to being improper or indecent; suggestive, esp. sexually so.
A risqué anecdote.
Webster's New World
Suggestive of or bordering on indelicacy or impropriety.
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Origin of Risque

  • French from past participle of risquer to risk from risque risk risk

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Borrowing from French risqué, from risquer (“to risk")

    From Wiktionary

Risque Sentence Examples

  • A push up bra-style bikini top, or triangle top allows women to make the most of their assets, while relying on a pair of fuller bottoms to make sure the overall look isn't too risque, even for the beach.

  • BodyBody.com has very risque styles that are perfect for the daring woman with style.

  • You'll stay cool without being too risque.

  • Keep in mind that many mods are intended to make the game a little more risque than usual, so be prepared for some of the more "adult" oriented mods that you may discover.

  • He showed off a good deal of his body in the shot; this was particularly risque for the time in which this shot was published.

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Words Starting With

RRIRIS

Words Ending With

EUEQUE

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Words Starting With R and Ending With E

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With R6 Letter Words Ending With E