WordGarden.iorandy
C2Pronunciation
UK
- /rˈændi/
US
- /ˈrændi/
Meanings
Adjective
(informal)sexually aroused or eager for sex
Beyond the definition
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.
"Randy" is a colloquial and somewhat earthy adjective used to describe someone who is feeling lustful or "up for it." While it is understood in many English-speaking places, it is most strongly associated with British English. The word suggests energetic, slightly mischievous sexual desire. It differs from "romantic" or "attracted" by focusing on the physical urge itself, and it often carries a sense of being a little unrefined or vulgar.
Historically, "randy" is linked to older Scots uses connected with noisy, wild, or unruly behavior. Over time, that rough sense shifted into the specifically sexual meaning used today. It is a much more modern slang term than many learners expect, and its popular image was strengthened by 20th-century comedy, film, and everyday speech.
In usage, "randy" is often applied to someone making suggestive comments or behaving in a very forward way. It is also commonly used for animals in a state of sexual excitement, as in "a randy goat." Because the word sits between "playful" and "vulgar," it should be used with some awareness of your audience. It works well when the tone is cheeky or comic, but it does not fit formal or highly respectful settings.
Examples
- 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
Film tone
The film is more silly than randy, so it's not as shocking as people say.
- 3
Animal behavior
In spring, the male rabbits can become quite randy.
See also
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- randyadjective
Forms
- randiercomparativeadjective
- randiestsuperlativeadjective