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Rarerisque
The correct spelling is risque.
How to pronounce risque
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.Suggestive of sexual impropriety; bordering on the indelicate.
noun
- 1.A possible adverse event or outcome
- 2.The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.
- 3.The magnitude of possible loss consequent to a decision or event.
- 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.An entity insured by an insurer or the specific uncertain events that the insurer underwrites.
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