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randy

C2
adjective

Pronunciation

UK

  • /rˈændi/

US

  • /ˈrændi/

Description

The word "randy" describes someone who is feeling especially sexually excited or "in the mood." It is an informal term, often used with a playful or humorous wink, though it can sound a bit crude depending on the context. Think of a cheeky character in a British comedy, a little too eager and lacking a filter: that is the "randy" vibe. You might describe a bachelor as feeling "a bit randy" after a long stretch without a date, or use it for a farm animal showing strong mating behavior. It is not usually used for someone who is calm or restrained; instead, it suggests a fairly open, forward kind of desire.

Examples

  1. 1

    Informal behavior

    He gets a bit randy when he's been drinking.

    • Usage

      informal, especially in British English; often humorous or slightly crude

  2. 2

    Film tone

    The film is more silly than randy, so it's not as shocking as people say.

  3. 3

    Animal behavior

    In spring, the male rabbits can become quite randy.

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • randyadjective

Forms

  • randiercomparativeadjective
  • randiestsuperlativeadjective