Risque
adjective
Slightly indecent and likely to upset some people.
She told a risque joke at the party.
Often appears as...
- risque joke
- risque story
adjective
Slightly indecent and likely to upset some people.
She told a risque joke at the party.
Often appears as...
- risque joke
- risque story
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Pro Tip 1/3Social Caution
Use 'risque' for subjects that may be too daring or inappropriate for conservative settings.
Her risque remarks raised eyebrows at the formal dinner.
Pro Tip 2/3Humor Context
'Risque' often implies a humorous intention, but be aware of the audience's comfort level.
The comedian's risque routine was a hit at the club, but not at the corporate event.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Different cultures have varying thresholds for what is considered 'risque'. Adjust accordingly.
While traveling abroad, they realized their risque topics of discussion were not globally accepted.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Caution
Use 'risque' for subjects that may be too daring or inappropriate for conservative settings.
Her risque remarks raised eyebrows at the formal dinner.
Pro Tip 2/3Humor Context
'Risque' often implies a humorous intention, but be aware of the audience's comfort level.
The comedian's risque routine was a hit at the club, but not at the corporate event.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Different cultures have varying thresholds for what is considered 'risque'. Adjust accordingly.
While traveling abroad, they realized their risque topics of discussion were not globally accepted.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Caution
Use 'risque' for subjects that may be too daring or inappropriate for conservative settings.
Her risque remarks raised eyebrows at the formal dinner.
Pro Tip 2/3Humor Context
'Risque' often implies a humorous intention, but be aware of the audience's comfort level.
The comedian's risque routine was a hit at the club, but not at the corporate event.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Different cultures have varying thresholds for what is considered 'risque'. Adjust accordingly.
While traveling abroad, they realized their risque topics of discussion were not globally accepted.
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The history of tattoos -...
about such a risque thing, and you can find such sentiments, and even bans, on tattooing throughout history. But while publicly some Brits looked down their noses at tattoos, behind closed doors and away from their noses, lots of people had them.
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The history of tattoos -...
about such a risque thing, and you can find such sentiments, and even bans, on tattooing throughout history. But while publicly some Brits looked down their noses at tattoos, behind closed doors and away from their noses, lots of people had them.
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Quote examples
Florence King
American Writer
You can't pretend to be witty because wit is dry, subtle, lacerating, cynical, elitist, and risque - all impossible to fake. Humor, on the other hand, is broad, soothing, positive, inclusive, and smutty - to make sure everybody gets it. Pretending to be humorous is easy, and a great many people are doing it.
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Drew Barrymore
American Actress
My mother used to dress rather risque when I was a kid, and that sort of shocked me. I always thought moms were supposed to wear cardigans and flats, but she was in leather bracelets and minidresses. In hindsight, it was pretty cool, but I'm probably more conservative because of it.
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Chespirito
Mexican Actor
I never wrote for children. I wrote with respect for the audience, which I've maintained all my life. Doesn't mean I couldn't be risque, but I did it smartly, without being vulgar.
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Erika Christensen
American Actress
I wrote and recorded a song that I highly doubt I will release. The lyrics are somewhat risque. I may have to create an alter ego, and she can be the 'singer.
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Romesh Gunesekera
Sri Lankan Author
At 16, I started reading trashy stuff, anything slightly naughty and risque.
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Zoe Sugg
English Author
I'm not the biggest Miley Cyrus fan. I'm not the risque type.
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Jennifer Coolidge
American Actress
Standup is just dirtier, a far more risque kind of thing.
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Bob Odenkirk
American Actor
I always wrote risque comedy and crude comedy.
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John Witherspoon
American Actor
If something is too risque, don't watch it.
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Alexander Woollcott
American Critic
Nothing risque, nothing gained.
Quote examples
Florence King
American Writer
You can't pretend to be witty because wit is dry, subtle, lacerating, cynical, elitist, and risque - all impossible to fake. Humor, on the other hand, is broad, soothing, positive, inclusive, and smutty - to make sure everybody gets it. Pretending to be humorous is easy, and a great many people are doing it.
Quote examples
Drew Barrymore
American Actress
My mother used to dress rather risque when I was a kid, and that sort of shocked me. I always thought moms were supposed to wear cardigans and flats, but she was in leather bracelets and minidresses. In hindsight, it was pretty cool, but I'm probably more conservative because of it.
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Chespirito
Mexican Actor
I never wrote for children. I wrote with respect for the audience, which I've maintained all my life. Doesn't mean I couldn't be risque, but I did it smartly, without being vulgar.
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Erika Christensen
American Actress
I wrote and recorded a song that I highly doubt I will release. The lyrics are somewhat risque. I may have to create an alter ego, and she can be the 'singer.
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Romesh Gunesekera
Sri Lankan Author
At 16, I started reading trashy stuff, anything slightly naughty and risque.
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Zoe Sugg
English Author
I'm not the biggest Miley Cyrus fan. I'm not the risque type.
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Jennifer Coolidge
American Actress
Standup is just dirtier, a far more risque kind of thing.
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Bob Odenkirk
American Actor
I always wrote risque comedy and crude comedy.
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John Witherspoon
American Actor
If something is too risque, don't watch it.
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Alexander Woollcott
American Critic
Nothing risque, nothing gained.
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