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risque

The correct spelling is risque.

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adjective

Say it like: Ris-kwe

The correct spelling is risque. Suggestive of sexual impropriety; bordering on the indelicate. For example: "2006, Trever Ramsey on BBC News website, Exercise 'cuts skin cancer risk' read at http//news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4764535.stm on 14 May 2006"

Usage Examples

2006, Trever Ramsey on BBC News website, Exercise 'cuts skin cancer risk' read at http//news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4764535.stm on 14 May 2006

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Suggestive of sexual impropriety; bordering on the indelicate.

noun

  1. 1.A possible adverse event or outcome
  2. 2.The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.
  3. 3.The magnitude of possible loss consequent to a decision or event.
  4. 4.(formal use in business, engineering, etc.) The potential (conventionally negative) effect of an event, determined by combining the likelihood of the event occurring with the effect should it occur.
  5. 5.An entity insured by an insurer or the specific uncertain events that the insurer underwrites.

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