randy — having strong sexual desires; lustful
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having strong sexual desires; lustful
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrændi/
Example Sentences
- The old goat was feeling particularly randy after his third cup of coffee.
- Spring weather makes some animals quite randy.
- He's always randy on Friday nights, but by Monday morning he's back to being a perfect gentleman.
randy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈrændi/]
having strong sexual desires; lustful
having strong sexual desires; lustful
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Originating in 17th-century Scotland, this word initially meant 'rough' or 'coarse in manner' before gradually acquiring sexual connotations. The term evolved from descriptors of uncouth behavior to its modern sense denoting lustfulness or lewdness.
Breakdown
rand (rough, coarse) + -y (adjective suffix forming descriptive words from nouns or roots).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The old goat was feeling particularly randy after his third cup of coffee.”
“Spring weather makes some animals quite randy.”
“He's always randy on Friday nights, but by Monday morning he's back to being a perfect gentleman.”
“The randy teenager couldn't stop thinking about his crush.”
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