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.
American Heritage
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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

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