What does RANDY mean?

Parts of Speech: adjective, noun

Definitions:

• Adjective: sexually aroused or excited; lewd or vulgar
• Noun: a persons name, often used informally

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈrændi/
• UK: /ˈrandi/

Origin and Usage: The adjective "randy" originated in Scotland in the 17th century and was originally used to mean "boisterous" or "rough". It later evolved to mean "sexually aroused" or "lewd". The noun form of "randy" is often used informally as a persons name or nickname.

Synonyms: horny, aroused, lascivious, lecherous

Related Words: bawdy, dirty, lewd, smutty, vulgar

Example Sentences:

• The movie was too randy for her taste.
• He couldn help feeling randy when she walked by.
• Randy was a popular name for boys in the 1950s.