Risque
/rɪsˈkeɪ/noun
Suggestive of sexual impropriety; daring and provocative.
Did you know?The term 'risque' emerged in the late 19th century, reflecting a cultural shift towards more liberated expressions of sexuality in art and literature.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
risicum
“a risk or danger, often tied to daring behavior.”
Old French
Old French
risquer
“to risk, to venture into danger.”
17th Century
French
risqué
“exposed or precarious, often in a moral sense.”
19th Century
English
risque
“suggestive of sexual impropriety or scandal.”