risque

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An risqué idea or joke is one that might make people uncomfortable because it's slightly naughty or suggestive. You can also say something is risqué if it's a bit too revealing.

When we talk about risqué, what comes to mind is something that walks the thin line between acceptable and not quite right. We often use this word when discussing comedy shows, movies, or even fashion – anything where someone might say "Oh, you went a bit too far there!" or "That's a bit much for a family audience." For example, if a comedian tells a joke about marriage that some people think is funny but others find off-putting, it might be considered risqué.

How common is "risque"?

Word risque is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

adjective

  • Suggestive of sexual impropriety; bordering on the indelicate.

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