Randy
/ˈræn.di/noun
An informal term often used to describe someone who is sexually aroused or lustful.
Did you know?The term 'randy' is believed to derive from the Old English 'randian,' meaning 'to be frisky,' connecting it to a world of lust and revelry in medieval times.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
Old English
randian
“To be frisky or lustful, often linked to merriment and wild behavior.”
Middle English
Middle English
randi
“A term denoting someone who is sexually aroused or eager.”
16th Century
English
randy
“Adopted into English vernacular to describe a lewd or lustful character.”
Modern English
English
randy
“Commonly used today to describe someone with sexual desire or eagerness.”