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Risqué – Close to improper or indecent, especially suggestive in a sexual way

(Pronounced risk-ay)

To remember the definition of the word risqué, use the following mnemonic:

His trousers ripped while he was skating (risqué) and it looked quite indecent (because he hadn't worn any underwear).

His trousers ripped while he was skating (risqué) and it looked quite indecent (because he hadn't worn any underwear).

Examples of risqué in a sentence

The teachers told her that her prom dress was too risqué and handed her a cardigan to wear.

Pete added too many risqué jokes to his best man speech at the wedding, upsetting the older guests.

Only P.G. films were shown at the school film club, nothing too risqué.

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