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risqué

[ri-skey, rees-key] / rɪˈskeɪ, risˈkeɪ /


risque


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He praises the "deft deployment of slightly risque jokes" as well as a Bridgerton spoof starring Miss Piggy, saying it's a "return to basics, and all the more joyous for it".

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

A devotee of “Grand Theft Auto,” Moore said he’s visited sites featured in the risque video game such as the Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood sign.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2023

A Moms for Liberty chapter in Tennessee questioned whether a textbook that included a photograph of two sea horses mating was too risque for elementary schools.

From Washington Post • Oct. 14, 2021

“Behind Closed Doors” was a bit risque in the country music world, but a lyric of the song is so true in what should be a transparent world, the world where taxpayer business is conducted.

From Washington Times • May 5, 2021

If, when the veteran has served you at the risque of life, you withold his hire; it will be in vain to threaten usury and extortion with imprisonment and fines.

From Almoran and Hamet by Hawkesworth, John




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